Senior Downstream Strategy & Market Analyst

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Senior Strategy & Market Analyst to join the Downstream Business Support Department. The role delivers actionable insights and strategic advice to the Downstream President and executive leadership to inform priorities, competitive positioning, and market engagement strategies.

The successful candidate will combine deep market intelligence with financial modeling and scenario analysis to support long-term planning, investment decisions, and cross-functional stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business and Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years in strategy development, market intelligence, or business analysis, incl. 5+ years in energy/downstream.
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-level insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, market forecasting, or competitive intelligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a track record of strategic briefings and advisory notes.
• Experience working directly with senior executives and cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of global energy markets, pricing mechanisms, and investment analysis.
• International business relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory support with high-impact briefings and decision memos for senior leadership.
• Assess market dynamics, including energy trends, competitive activity, and macro factors.
• Perform analysis of energy supply/demand, pricing mechanisms, and investment opportunities for planning and scenario modeling.
• Support development of strategic messaging and communications aligned with corporate priorities.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across functions to coordinate strategic initiatives and cross-functional reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market intelligence

Executive advisory

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business and Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Strategy & Market Analyst to join our Downstream Business Support Department (DBSD). DBSD is responsible for driving strategic priorities, managing key stakeholder relationships, and supporting high-level decision-making for Downstream leadership. The team provides market intelligence, strategic analysis, and business advisory services that shape long-term planning, investment decisions, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Your primary role will be to deliver actionable insights and strategic advice to our Downstream President and executive leadership, helping to inform business priorities, competitive positioning, and market engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory support by preparing high-impact briefings, executive summaries, and decision memos for senior leadership.
• Assess market dynamics, including global and regional energy trends, competitive activity, and macroeconomic factors, to identify strategic implications for the business.
• Perform in-depth analysis of energy supply and demand, pricing mechanisms, and investment opportunities to support business planning and scenario modeling.
• Support the development of strategic messaging and communication materials that align with corporate priorities and executive expectations.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across functions to coordinate strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional reviews.

Minimum Requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Business and Management or a related discipline.
• You will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in strategy development, market intelligence, or business analysis, including at least 5 years in the energy or downstream sector.
• You will have the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and executive-level recommendations.
• You will have strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modeling, market forecasting, or competitive intelligence.
• You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality strategic briefings and advisory notes.
• You will have experience working directly with senior executives and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of global energy markets, pricing mechanisms, and investment analysis is a requirement.
• Experience in international business relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs is preferred.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer