LNG Economist

LNG Economist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat Relocation Package.

Job Overview

We are seeking an LNG Economist to join the Strategy & Business Development Division (SBDD) within the Gas Venture Department. SBDD is responsible for sourcing and developing international gas value chain (upstream, liquefaction, marketing, regasification) investment opportunities and managing investments post-transaction to create a viable, material integrated global gas business by 2035.

Your primary role, as part of the economics modeling team, is to support the commercial business development team that develops the supply side of the LNG business. You will lead the economic evaluation of LNG projects in terms of plant investment and offtake trading for investment decision‑making, and engage with Treasury, Group Finance, and Strategy & Market Analysis for model sign‑off and due diligence.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide analysis of potential joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions primarily in LNG and Upstream opportunities and develop both unlevered and levered economic and financial models.

- Handle complex deal structures and develop data for a highly technical and confidential analysis platform.

- Give sound investment analysis advice for LNG and Upstream projects, leading economic evaluations and financial due diligence in the deal‑making process.

- Offer professional and technical expertise for the analysis and solution of complex problems in all areas of financial modeling and economic analysis.

- Validate and review seller models on opportunities related to Upstream and LNG, identify potential problems, and recommend solutions.

- Provide analysis to fully understand and articulate economic value drivers to management.

- Examine and prepare variance analysis of economic assumptions and high‑level technical inputs with functional engagement support.

- Support preparation of management presentations for progression of deals through the stage‑gate process.

- Assist in the formulation and implementation of economic analysis policies and procedures to prevent or resolve problems and follow up on implemented changes to ensure resolution.

- Ensure company standards and processes are reflected in capital project progression, project evaluations, and analysis of the business and environment through the stage‑gate process.

- Train and develop junior professional analysts.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business; an advanced degree is preferred.

- Minimum of 15 years of related financial modeling experience, preferably in investment banking or a major petrochemical/energy corporation.

- Experience with economic evaluations, cash‑flow and variance analysis, structured finance, project finance, and/or financial modeling.

- Ability to conduct Monte‑Carlo stochastic risk analysis and V‑B Excel modeling.

- Strong credibility and communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of management, including senior leadership.

- Capability to work effectively within a matrix organization and with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development

Industries

Oil and Gas

Company Overview

At Aramco, our people work on truly world‑scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. Because we face some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector‑specific knowledge through our extensive workforce development programs.

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