As Manager – New Business Development (NBD), M&A and Deal Making, you are responsible for identifying, evaluating, structuring and executing growth opportunities that strengthen Staatsolie’s strategic position and long‑term value. You drive inorganic growth by leading mergers and acquisitions, divestments, farm‑ins/farm‑outs, joint ventures and strategic partnerships across upstream, midstream, downstream, and emerging energy segments. In this role, you ensure disciplined and well‑governed transaction execution, fully aligned with Staatsolie’s corporate strategy, risk appetite, and financial objectives.
You will be part of S&BD leadership team, and you will work closely with Executive Committee (ExCo) and key external stakeholders, including international oil companies, national oil companies, financial institutions, government authorities and external advisors. A key component of the mandate includes supporting maturation of offshore portfolio, monetizing the hydrocarbons, organizing funding of capital projects, and the preparation and execution of a potential IPO of selected portfolio assets, including portfolio structuring, equity story development and coordination with external advisors.
The headline size and financial impact of the responsibilities will range from US$100s of million to US$ over a billion, depending on the nature of the opportunity at hand.
We are looking for a senior M&A professional with a demonstrated track record of delivering multiple deals in the oil & gas and energy sector.
– Originate, evaluate and execute transactions and investment opportunities across Upstream, Downstream, Power and Retail, both domestically and internationally.
– Develop robust, data-driven investment theses incorporating commercial, fiscal, technical and geopolitical considerations.
– Oversee and lead the full transaction lifecycle for M&A, and new business development opportunities
– Lead negotiation of complex agreements, including Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHAs), Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), and related commercial frameworks.
– Structure and negotiate joint ventures with international partners, including governance models, decision rights, funding arrangements, and alignment of shareholder interests.
– Lead initiatives for funding of multi-billion USD offshore investment, through a combination of RBLs, Corporate loans, Bonds or junior debt linked to offtake arrangements for Crude or LNG sales.
– Facilitate and coordinate preparation for a potential IPO of selected portfolio assets, including: i) portfolio perimeter definition and structuring, ii) equity story development and valuation positioning, iii) and financial analysis and investor messaging
– Coordinate closely with financial advisors, investment banks, and legal counsel throughout the IPO process.
– Ensure alignment across internal stakeholders on deal structure, terms, and post-close requirements
– Partner with business unit leaders, finance, and operations on integration planning
– Develop and drive the agenda for integration matters, which includes coordinating business units, functional teams, and formulating recommendations for ExCo
– Support post-transaction performance monitoring and ensure realization of strategic and financial objectives
– Mentor and develop junior team members; contribute to building a world-class corporate development function
– Monitor market developments and emerging opportunities, including energy transition and adjacent sectors.
