Investment Analysis Specialist
WhiteCrow
- Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah
- US$70,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluates the economics of complex project proposals, including joint ventures and/or acquisitions.
- Provide analysis, evaluation and interpretation in support of projects, processes, and financing related to our client capital investment decisions.
- Provides expert judgment, by way of thorough analysis, on questions from management on project investment issues.
- Regularly interacts with other professionals in various company organizations involved in capital planning and economic analysis.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with consultancies, industry experts, and best-in-class companies, keeping abreast of oil downstream market developments which could impact the company’s competitive performance.
- Assists in the training, coaching and mentorship of junior staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management or closely related discipline; advanced degree is highly desirable.
- Must have steadily advanced his/her professional competence in areas of expertise through personal study, relevant and expanding work experiences, seminars, professional contacts and extension courses.
- Must have 15+ years’ relevant, progressive experience in one of the following business areas - exploration & production, refining, chemicals, distribution and marketing industry, power, renewables or mining including at least five years’ experience in a planning function related to the energy business.
- Mastery understanding of the economic and business factors related to the energy industry with proven success applying that knowledge in the evaluation of business opportunities.
- Solid understanding of project economics necessary to conduct insightful economic analysis of capital investments across the scope of our client business segments.
- In-depth understanding of various modeling techniques and methodologies related to economic analysis and planning.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate what are frequently complex technical and commercial concepts in a clear and succinct manner to individuals and groups from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Capable of recognizing and reconciling conflicting views and interests across large, complex organizations.
- Must have a proven ability to quickly build and maintain positive, effective networks with internal and external stakeholders of all organizational levels.
- Must have a proven ability to develop a positive, effective and collaborative rapport with corporate management, co-workers, and stakeholders using tact and diplomacy.
- Must have demonstrative ability to effectively coach and mentor multi-national junior staff.
- Main expects of this role
- Review and approve projects – do the economic analysis
- Support projects and provide evaluation and pricing matters (i.e. how pricing, margin works in the value chain)
- Ad hoc analysis
- Preference for strong experience in downstream or renewables value chain
- Operations and business awareness in Downstream is preferred but not essential
- Review business cases for capital investments
- Analyze excel spreadsheets and also see the bigger picture
- Analyze business investment plans
- Strong personality with excellent communication skills
- The team has a flat structure and consists of SMEs
- This is an individual contributor role – ability to work without significant direct supervision is essential.