Specialist DCM & Investor Relations

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Driving end-to-end DCM activities, including assessing capital requirements, evaluating financing options, structuring and negotiating debt instruments, and Support in the execution of funding transactions across markets (e.g., RegS/144A, Sukuk).

The role focuses on developing and implementing funding strategies, and maintaining active engagement with rating agencies and debt investors.

In addition, ensure timely and accurate reporting, supports strategic decision-making, and contributes to enhancing the OQ s market positioning and access to competitive funding.

The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Funding Strategy and M&A Support

• Support the evaluation of investment and funding opportunities by conducting financial analysis, feasibility studies, and benchmarking.
• Support in providing sources of funding (Sukuk vs Reg 144 A/S, Tenors, etc).
• Support in sourcing funding through debt capital markets locally and internationally.
• Assist in preparing valuation models, presentations, and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Contribute to due diligence processes and provide analytical inputs to assess the financial impact of proposed transactions.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to support management decision-making

• Stakeholder Relations (DCM Banking, Rating Agencies)

• Support in maintaining and cultivating domestic, Regional and international banking relationships to develop and implement DCM funding strategy.
• Assist in preparing materials and data submissions for rating agency engagements and banking partners, investor relations materials and ensuring financial information accuracy.
• Coordinate responses to investor and rating agency queries under the guidance of the Manager.

• Monitor & Reporting:

• Monitors and reports on the plans related to debt issuances at Debt capital markets.
• Process procurement-related matters in SAP (invoices, POs, PRs, service entry sheets) to facilitate payments.
• Support ad-hoc requests, reporting requirements, and financial analysis as assigned.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Actively participate in cross-department collaboration, ensuring effective communication and alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in the implementation of departmental initiatives and contribute to overall process efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with the team on sustainability-related initiatives, working towards the establishment of a sustainability rating and the development of a comprehensive funding strategy.

Key interactions

Internal: Finance, Growth, Portfolio, Legal, Strategy, Sustainability, different OQ subsidiaries, management and board of director committees.

External: Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Ministry of Finance, Banks, Investment and Financing Funds, Financial Advisors and others.

Notable Working Conditions.

• Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
• This role may require local and international travel on an ad-hoc basis.