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aramco · 15 hours ago

Sr. Business Development Specialist - Transaction Execution (Position based in Saudi Arabia)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Aramco is one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, and they are seeking a Business Development Specialist with expertise in Transaction Execution to join their Divestment Department. The role involves leading complex divestment transactions, from identifying optimization opportunities to negotiating high-value exits, while coordinating with various internal stakeholders and guiding junior team members.

ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement the company's portfolio optimization strategy by identifying, screening, and evaluating assets for potential divestment

Leads the development of the Investment Memorandum and overall transaction strategy for each divestment, including: valuation, structuring, and defining key value levers

Leads the entire divestment process, ensuring robust analysis and adherence to the corporate stage-gate process to secure internal approvals

Support the negotiation of key commercial terms and definitive agreements

Development of negotiation strategies, aiming to optimize commercial terms and mitigate risk

Scrutinize and contribute to the drafting and analysis of all commercial and legal documentation, including: Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), Head of Terms, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)

Drives consensus and coordinates with senior internal stakeholders (e.g., Law, Finance, Strategy, HR) to ensure seamless deal alignment and progression

Prepares and delivers high-impact briefings, analyses, and recommendations to corporate committees and executive management to secure mandate and transaction approvals

Acts as the central liaison for all transaction-related activities, ensuring clear communication and efficient resolution of complex issues

Provides administrative direction to Business Development staff including job performance appraisals, job promotion recommendations, and relevant human resources development roles

Represents Saudi Aramco, its affiliates, and/or the Kingdom in professional societies, committees and conferences

Actively guide and develop junior team members, providing hands-on technical coaching, constructive performance feedback, and mentoring

Support and foster a high-performing team by sharing expert knowledge and best practices learned from live transactions and prior experience

Qualification

Transaction ExecutionCorporate DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisPortfolio StrategyValuationCommercial StructuringNegotiationStakeholder ManagementCoachingAdministrative DirectionHigh-impact BriefingsPerformance FeedbackTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business and Management or related discipline from an accredited university

Minimum of 12 years of experience in corporate development: transaction end to end deal management, portfolio strategy and optimization, commercial structuring, negotiation, carve-out planning, corporate finance and valuation

Expertise in financial analysis or companies and transaction valuation

Focused knowledge and experience in one or more of the following; carve-out divestment, financial re-structuring, or initial public offering (IPO)

You are willing and able to relocate to Saudi Arabia

Preferred

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

Industry expertise and knowledge of specific business transaction and venturing activities, such as: operational or financial carve out, commercialization, joint venture development and management, project development and execution, valuation and economic/financial modeling, business operations and maintenance, and strategy development and execution

Company

aramco

We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.

Founded in 1933

Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, SAU

10001+ employees