Sr. Business Development Specialist - Origination (Based in Saudi Arabia)

Overview

We are seeking a Business Origination Specialist to join Origination & Portfolio Optimization Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business ideas and assess their feasibility.
• Articulate rationale for pursuing the identified opportunities incorporating factors such as: alignment with business strategy, market trends, business & commercial impact and mitigation of risk.
• Engage with internal and external entities to be knowledgeable of current or emerging business trends.
• Lead and conduct desktop market research.
• Develop business plans & financial models and review financial models prepared by others.
• Produce thought leadership reports describing the strategies, financial and operating performance of companies, industries, and sectors.
• Manage cross-functional teams to develop business plans for new business opportunities.
• Continuously review and enhance business origination process with best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members regarding skill development and the business origination process.
• Track record of originating transactions that resulted in successful deals.

Minimum Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking or related discipline from an accredited university. 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.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience including, but not limited to, oil and gas and the broader energy industry, technology, professional services, real estate and infrastructure. If an MBA or a professional certification is not available, 15-years relevant experience is required.
• Industry expertise or knowledge of conducting commercial & economic feasibility studies is required.
• Knowledge of venturing activities like commercialization, spin-offs or joint venturing, project development.
• Strong financial background including: experience of financial valuations and modeling.
• Experience with developing deal strategy and market positioning.
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize data obtained from various sources into meaningful insight.
• Experience with market intelligence platforms, analytics and reports.

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

Posting Start Date: 12/18/2025
Posting End Date: 12/31/2026