Economist

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Economist for a leading multi-national integrated energy company headquartered in the Middle East, that is currently seeking European talent.

This is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of their industry that offers amazing opportunities for progression and benefits.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Managing intricate deal frameworks, developing and interpreting data for a secure and specialized analysis system.
• Assist in creating strategic responses for emerging challenges, and support policy and program development from an economic perspective.
• Document and formalize best practices to foster organizational knowledge sharing, contributing to the success of future analyses.
• Lead financial evaluations and conduct due diligence on investment projects, specifically in the LNG and Upstream areas, offering critical insights throughout the deal-making process.
• Provide specialized knowledge to solve complex financial modeling and economic analysis challenges.
• Assess financial models related to LNG and Upstream opportunities, identify potential issues, and propose solutions.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to clarify value drivers, providing a detailed breakdown for leadership.
• Conduct variance reviews of economic forecasts and key technical factors, ensuring functional team alignment.
• Assist in preparing materials to advance deals through stage gates, aligning with leadership standards.
• Help design and enforce economic analysis policies to resolve potential issues, monitoring to confirm effectiveness.
• Ensure that all corporate standards and processes are integrated into project progression, from capital evaluations to business environment assessments.
• Guide and support the development of junior analysts, sharing insights and direction to build team expertise.

Education/Experience

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business is required, with preference for candidates who have an advanced degree in business or economics.
• Candidates should have a track record of career advancement with at least 15 years of relevant experience in financial modeling, ideally in investment banking or within major corporations in petrochemical or energy sectors.
• Knowledge in economic evaluation, cash flow and variance analysis, structured finance, project finance, and financial modeling is essential. Skills in stochastic risk analysis and Excel modeling are a plus.
• Candidates must have the ability to establish credibility and work effectively with all levels of management.
• Leadership and management experience is required, with communication skills in English.
• The role demands a capacity for networking within and across organizational structures.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

**********Please only apply if you are an EU/UK Passport holder**************

**********Please note this role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia*************

Please click the link below to apply, call Sean Lewis on +442045126600 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to sean.lewis@peglobal.co.uk