Lead Portfolio Manager - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package
aramco · Dallas, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously assess portfolio company performance against original investment thesis.
- Identify thesis erosion risks and recommend strategic realignment where necessary.
- Provide structured shareholder-level perspective on long-term strategic positioning.
- Develop and implement structured Value Creation Plans (VCPs) following investment close.
- Establish measurable financial and operational targets (EBITDA growth, ROACE improvement, cash generation, working capital efficiency).
- Monitor implementation rigor and quantify value capture.
- Lead periodic value realization reviews.
- Review reinvestment proposals and capital allocation decisions at portfolio company level.
- Evaluate liquidity, leverage, covenant compliance, and refinancing risk.
- Assess capital efficiency relative to Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and shareholder return expectations.
- Recommend capital structure optimization initiatives.
- Assess governance effectiveness, including Board and sub-committee structure.
- Support Aramco-nominated Directors with analytical pre-briefs and recommendations in advance of meetings.
- Ensure reporting transparency and alignment with Aramco governance standards.
- Promote disciplined decision-making at Board level.
- Implement standardized KPI dashboards across assigned portfolio companies.
- Monitor variance against approved budgets and long-range plans.
- Identify emerging operational or financial risks.
- Recommend structured corrective actions and escalate material risks to the CIO where appropriate.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and macroeconomic developments.
- Translate market developments into shareholder-level implications.
- Identify growth, consolidation, or restructuring opportunities within the portfolio.
Minimum Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university. An Advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Private Equity, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Direct Industrial Investments, Consultants with experience of designing and implementing value creation plans and turnaround plans, and Investment Banking (restructuring / industrial sector coverage).
- Experience in the Middle East or in emerging markets more broadly is a plus.
Work Location and Work Schedule
- Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer
- Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer
Posting Duration
Job posting start date: 03/12/2026
Job posting end date: 12/31/2026