Affiliate Financial Advisor

Position : Affiliate Financial Advisor

This is a permanent role in Saudi Arabia.

Only candidates willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia that meet the requirements are to apply. Kindly take the time to read through the requirements before applying.

Overview

We are seeking an Affiliate Financial Advisor to join our Western Region Fuels Department.

The Western Region Fuels Department is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of Downstream Joint Ventures. The department is integral to supporting Aramco’s downstream growth ambitions, ensuring commercial alignment with strategic partners, and safeguarding value creation through disciplined financial oversight and operational excellence of the joint venture portfolio.

Your primary role is to lead the management, development, execution, and performance optimization of high-value downstream joint ventures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in profitability improvement, cost optimization, and value realization with strong record of working with joint venture partnerships in the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

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

Portfolio Management & Governance

Manage and monitor assigned Joint Ventures, ensuring alignment with Aramco’s investment strategy and financial objectives. Represent Aramco in JV Board, Shareholder, and Steering Committee forums. Ensure alignment of JV strategy and performance with Aramco’s business plans and shareholder interests.

Financial Management & Performance Monitoring

Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis for transactions and ongoing JV evaluations. Oversee JV financial performance, capital expenditures, and budget alignment. Conduct commercial and financial benchmarking to identify value capture opportunities.

Joint Venture Structuring & Transactions

Identify and assess JV growth opportunities aligned with Aramco's downstream strategy. Facilitate transaction execution including commercial due diligence, business case development, valuation modeling, and partner negotiations alongside cross functional teams. Draft and negotiate commercial terms of Shareholder Agreements, Offtake, Feedstock, and Services Agreements in collaboration with legal and technical teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Talent Development

Build and sustain strong relationships with internally and externally (JV Partners and Management). Mentor junior professionals and analysts within the WRFD department, helping develop Aramco’s next generation of affiliate management talent. Contribute to internal knowledge management and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Finance from a recognized and approved international program and a Master’s degree in Business / Finance / Management. Additionally, a financial certification (CFA / CMA / CPA) is preferred.

You will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Downstream Oil & Gas, including at least 5 years in commercial strategy, Joint venture management, or M&A. You will have Strong Portfolio Management skills, demonstrated in previous roles, extensive experience in financial valuation, modeling, due diligence, commercial negotiations and transaction execution. You will have a Deep understanding of shareholder agreements and governance structures. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to lead negotiations, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate complex joint venture dynamics. You will have an adequate understanding of financial analysis of companies and valuation methodologies; commercial principals of a transaction; and different transaction structures. You will be able to demonstrate experience in developing junior staff and creating a high-performance, knowledge-sharing culture.

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