Sr. Business Development Specialist

Sr. Business Development Specialist - Origination (Based in Saudi Arabia) Join to apply for the Sr. Business Development Specialist - Origination (Based in Saudi Arabia) role at Aramco This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent, expat position. Overview We are seeking a Business Origination Specialist to join the Origination & Portfolio Optimization Department. This department is part of Aramco’s New Business Development (NBD) organization and plays a strategic role in shaping the company’s long‑term strategy. It leads efforts in identifying and advancing opportunities that align with Aramco’s strategic direction and involves sourcing and evaluating new business opportunities—including joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) on both buy‑side and sell‑side. As a Business Origination Specialist, you will be responsible for bringing insights into various markets, not limited to any sector, to uncover business opportunities that would lead primarily to transactions such as acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures with a global reach. 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 stay 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 the business origination process with best practices. Mentor and coach junior staff members regarding skill development and the business origination process. Maintain a track record of originating transactions that result in successful deals. Qualifications As a successful candidate you hold a: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, ORGAN economy, Accounting, Banking or related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced degree is a plus. Professional certifications such as CFA, CMA or PMP are a plus. Minimum of 10 yearsautore experience in oil & gas, energy, technology, professional services, real estate and infrastructure, or caldo 15 years if an MBA or professional certification is not available. Industry expertise or knowledge of conducting commercial & economic feasibility studies. Knowledge of venturing activities like commercialization, spin‑offs, joint venturing, project development. Strong financial background, including experience with financial valuations and modelling. Experience developing deal strategy and market positioning. Strong analytical ability to synthesize data from various sources into meaningful insight. Experience with market intelligence platforms, analytics and reports. Must have advanced English verbal and written skills. Willing and able to relocate to Saudi Arabia. Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the top five global companies by market capitalization. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Consulting ustaw Industries Oil and Gas, Business Consulting & Services, Investment Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr