Strategy and Energy Market Specialist

Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an Energy Market Specialist to analyze market dynamics and develop corporate finance strategies. This role involves forecasting oil prices, reporting on energy trends, and collaborating with various teams to align financial strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in finance and energy markets, with advanced analytical skills and a minimum of 15 years experience in corporate finance or treasury roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development programs

Investment in technology

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in corporate finance, planning, strategy, or treasury.
• Professional certifications like CFA, CTP, or FRM desirable.
• Strong expertise in capital structure optimization and liquidity management.

Responsibilities

• Develop oil price forecasts for various time horizons.
• Deliver analytical reports on energy market trends.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

SAP

Stata

VBA

Job description

Overview

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 broad view of the future, born of our nine decades of 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 many 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 among the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking an Energy Market Specialist to join the Policy and Corporate Finance Strategy Division (PCFSD) within Saudi Aramco’s Treasury, located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (HQ).

Job Purpose

PCFSD performs strategic analysis including mid to long term liquidity forecasting as well as advisory on strategic Treasury matters. PCFSD also serves as the primary interface for Treasury with other business lines and affiliates within the Company for strategic level corporate matters.

Your primary role is to contribute to the required various critical activities by analyzing energy market dynamics, conducting advanced scenario planning, and translating energy and economic trends into actionable corporate finance strategies. The role will also require collaboration with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with internal and external market conditions, supporting the company’s broader treasury and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop oil price forecasts across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Provide regular analytical reporting on energy market trends, including regulatory changes, and geopolitical events impacting the markets.
• Assess the impact of changes in international energy standards and regulations on corporate reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Interpret supply, demand, inventory levels, and global trade flows in oil and gas markets to identify trends and interdependencies.
• Monitor and evaluate updates to international energy statistical methodologies and recommend improvements while maintaining measurement consistency.
• Monitor global and regional policy changes, focusing on their impact on energy data collection, reporting, and compliance with international frameworks.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret vast datasets from various sources (e.g., government reports, Bloomberg, industry publications) to identify trends and patterns affecting corporate finance strategy.
• Compare and evaluate company-generated energy data against data from international agencies, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate financial and operational impacts due to changes in the energy market and to guide strategic decision-making, risk management, and cash flow planning.
• Utilize advanced tools like Python, Stata, MATLAB, and VBA to build quantitative models (e.g., econometric modeling, time series analysis, Monte Carlo simulations) for price forecasting and scenario planning.
• Understand, analyze and report on how energy industry dynamics (prices, technology, demand/supply, and regulations) could impact the company’s financial position including liquidity, access to capital, short term and mid-term investment strategies, and financial resilience.

Education & Experience Requirements

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Energy Management, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 15 years of experience in corporate finance, planning, strategy, or treasury roles within the energy, oil and gas, or related industries.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CTP, or FRM are desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance principles, including capital budgeting, valuation techniques, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar) and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, or MATLAB) for scenario analysis and forecasting.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS standards and their application to corporate finance and treasury reporting.
• Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align financial strategy with corporate goals.

• Strong expertise in energy market analysis, with a proven track record of translating supply-demand trends into strategic financial insights.
• Experience in capital structure optimization, funding strategies, and liquidity management influenced by energy market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support long-term corporate strategy and financial decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with international energy statistics and their integration into corporate financial models.
• Leadership experience in mentoring finance or treasury teams and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. As a global energy company, we address some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, and invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.