Chemicals Strategy Advisor

Saudi Aramco (ASC)

Company: Saudi Aramco (ASC)
Skills: Business Analyst , Chemical Engineering
Experience: 15 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Saudi Arabia

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Strategy Advisor for the Downstream Strategy & Investment Department, within the Corporate Strategy organization.

The Downstream Strategy & Investment Department is responsible to coordinate the development of the Downstream business strategy and provide analytical support and facilitation of strategic decision-making by Corporate Management.

The Chemicals Strategy Advisor will act in the capacity of a "Corporate Advisor" on strategic matters related to the Chemicals business and guides the development of Saudi Aramco's Downstream strategy and investment plan. He/She will provide insights to the Corporate Strategy Department, the Strategy and Market Analysis organization, Corporate Management, and the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Advise and guide the development of Downstream strategic goals and plans to the CEO and members of Corporate and Executive Management.
• Act as a focal point for Downstream Strategies Group with the Downstream business in general and Chemicals business in particular, guiding strategic and business planning and ensuring business strategies are aligned with corporate strategies.
• Conduct strategic fit assessments and analyses for chemicals related projects and business development opportunities as well as advise in setting strategic direction and contributing to the Company's investment plan.
• Review Downstream's operating plan and contribute to annual business plan refresh with particular focus on Chemicals to ensure its alignment with the Company's strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including decision makers in the Downstream business, mainly in chemicals, as well as external stakeholders including consultancies, industry experts, and leading organizations.
• Represent the company at relevant internal and external conferences and seminars and preparing presentations.
• Monitor developments in the Chemicals sector and recommend actions, which could impact the Company's performance and strategy and discern Company implications.
• Benchmark Chemicals performance and related processes, practices and technologies against relevant companies in the region and around the world.
• Initiate research and studies on topics that could impact Downstream Chemicals competitive advantage, preparing analyses and presentations for Corporate and Executive Management and various Committees.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Business or Management. Economics, Finance or closely related discipline. A post graduate degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years professional experience gained in a combination of technical, operational, commercial and strategic roles, with at least 10 years experience in a Corporate Strategy or Corporate Planning role.
• Experience in at least one of the following Chemicals sector: Basic Chemicals (Olefins or Aromatics) or Derivatives.
• Significant experience in the Chemical industty, preferably in relevant departments of a major company and supplemented by consulting experience in the chemical practice of a major international consulting firm.
• Must have experience developing and delivering strategic insights, investment and market analysis, and business strategies for a major integrated downstream business.
• Ability to independently initiate research to formulate, coherently articulate, and present ideas and initiatives assessing issues or opportunities impacting the Company's strategy or performance.
• Experience presenting to Corporate and Executive Management, Board of Directors and wider audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, effective networks with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions in the Chemicals sector is highly desirable.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills are essential.