Sr. Business Development Specialist -Origination (Based in Saudi Arabia)

aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; MXN 1,834,000 - 3,210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a Senior Business Origination Specialist to drive opportunities including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures on a global scale. The role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia and leadership of cross‑functional teams to build compelling business plans and financial models.

You will analyze markets, influence strategy, and mentor junior staff while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify high‑impact opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy, technology, or professional services.
• Strong background in financial valuations and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and assess feasibility.
• Articulate rationale for opportunities including strategic fit and risk.
• Lead desktop market research and develop business plans.

Skills

Deal origination

Financial modeling

Market research

English communication

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

MBA or professional certification (CFA/CMA/PMP)

Tools

Market intelligence platforms

Analytics tools

Financial valuation software

Job description

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent, expat position.

Overview

We are seeking a Business Origination Specialist to join Origination & Portfolio Optimization Department.

The Origination and Portfolio Optimization Department, part of Aramco’s New Business Development (NBD) organization plays a strategic role in shaping the company’s long-term strategy. It leads efforts in identifying and advancing opportunities that align with Aramco’s strategic direction. Key responsibilities: include sourcing and evaluating new business opportunities including joint ventures, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A)—both buy-side and sell-side.

As a Business Origination Specialist, you will be responsible for bringing insights into various markets, not limited to any sector, to uncover business opportunities that would lead primarily to transactions such as: acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures with a global reach.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to perform the following:

• Generate new business ideas and assess their feasibility.
• Articulate rationale for pursuing the identified opportunities incorporating factors such as: alignment with business strategy, market trends, business & commercial impact and mitigation of risk.
• Engage with internal and external entities to be knowledgeable of current or emerging business trends.
• Lead and conduct desktop market research.
• Develop business plans & financial models and review financial models prepared by others.
• Produce thought leadership reports describing the strategies, financial and operating performance of companies, industries, and sectors.
• Manage cross-functional teams to develop business plans for new business opportunities.
• Continuously review and enhance business origination process with best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members regarding skill development and the business origination process.
• Track record of originating transactions that resulting in successful deals.

As a successful candidate you hold a:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking or related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience including, but not limited to, oil and gas and the broader energy industry, technology, professional services, real estate and infrastructure. If an MBA or a professional
• certification is not available, 15-years relevant experience is required.
• Industry expertise or knowledge of conducting commercial & economic feasibility studies is required.
• Knowledge of venturing activities like commercialization, spin-offs or joint venturing, project development.
• Strong financial background including: experience of financial valuations and modeling.
• Experience with developing deal strategy and market positioning.
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize data obtained from various sources into meaningful insight.
• Experience with market intelligence platforms, analytics and reports.
• Must have advanced English verbal and written skills.
• You are willing and able to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.