LNG Economist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package
This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat Relocation Package.
Job Overview
We are seeking an LNG Economist to join Strategy & Business Development Division (SBDD) within the Gas Venture Department.
SBDD is responsible for sourcing and developing international gas value chain (upstream, liquefaction, marketing, regasification) investment opportunities. The Division is also responsible for coordinating the execution of these investment opportunities and managing investments post transaction, with an objective of creating a viable, material integrated global gas business by 2035.
Your primary role, as part of the economics modeling team, is to support the commercial business development team that develops the supply side of the LNG business and will lead the economic evaluation of LNG projects in terms of plant investment and offtake trading for investment decision making. Additionally, you will be required to engage with support functions such as Treasury, Group Finance and Strategy & Market Analysis as part of the model sign-off and due diligence process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide analysis of potential joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions primarily in LNG and Upstream opportunities and responsible economic and financial modeling on an unlevered and levered basis
- Handle complex deal structures, with the development and interpretation of data used in a highly technical and confidential analysis platform.
- Provide sound investment analysis advice in support of LNG and Upstream Projects for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals, by leading economic evaluations and financial due diligence in the deal making process
- Provide professional and technical expertise for the analysis and solution of complex problems in all areas of financial modeling and economic analysis.
- Validate and review seller’s models on opportunities related to Upstream and LNG, identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Provide analysis to fully understand and articulate economic value drivers to management.
- Examine and prepare variance analysis of economic assumptions and high‑level technical inputs with functional engagement support.
- Provide support in preparation of management presentations for progression of deals through the stage‑gate process.
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of economic analysis, policies and procedures to prevent or resolve problems and follow‑up implemented changes to ensure the problem has been resolved.
- Ensure that the company standards and processes are reflected in capital project progression, project evaluations and in analysis of the business and environment through the stage‑gate process.
- Train and develop junior professional analysts
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business. An advanced degree is preferred.Minimum of 15 years of related financial modeling work experience, preferably in an investment banking environment or a major petrochemical or energy industry corporation.Experience with Economic Evaluations, Cash Flow & Variance Analysis, structured finance, project finance and / or financial modeling.Capability to conduct Monte‑Carlo stochastic risk analysis and VB Excel modelling.Ability to quickly establish credibility in the position and effectively interact with all levels of management, including senior leadership.Capability to work effectively within a matrix organization and with multi‑disciplinary teams.Our high‑performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering, Strategy / Planning, and Business Development
Industries
Oil and Gas
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