Upstream & LNG Strategist

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About the Role Saudi Aramco | Saudi Aramco is seeking an Upstream & LNG Strategist to join the Corporate Strategy Department. This full-time role involves contributing to the company's strategy development and update process. The primary focus will be advising on upstream strategic direction, shaping the LNG portfolio, and evaluating investment opportunities to support long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Advise Corporate and Executive Management on strategic goals and long-term plans for Upstream and LNG businesses, operating at the center of strategic decision-making and portfolio development. Guide the development of upstream and LNG sections within the Company’s corporate strategy, short-term business plan, and long-term investment plans, ensuring consistency with corporate objectives and capital discipline frameworks. Collaborate with Business Lines and other corporate functions to integrate technical, commercial, and financial perspectives into strategic recommendations for the upstream and LNG businesses. Initiate and provide in-depth analysis of global upstream and LNG market dynamics, including supply-demand balances, pricing benchmarks, contract structures, regulatory developments, and competitive positioning. Lead the strategic assessment of upstream and LNG investment opportunities, including greenfield and brownfield developments, commercialization models, market entry strategies, and partnership structures. Provide strategic input into M&A screenings and growth initiatives within the LNG portfolio. Evaluate capital allocation trade-offs and support investment decision processes with robust financial and strategic analysis. Prepare and present high-quality materials to executive leadership forums and senior decision-making committees on Upstream and LNG strategies. Build and maintain a network of LNG subject matter experts, specialist consultants, and industrial organizations to advise corporate management on market shifts and developments impacting the sector. Required Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 15 years of experience in Upstream & LNG within an international oil and gas company, global energy consulting firm, think tank, or financial institution. At least 5 years of this experience must be in strategy, corporate planning, or consulting roles with demonstrated executive-level exposure. Extensive LNG sector experience is essential, including deep knowledge of LNG value chain economics, commercialization structures, global trade flows, and investment trends. Business development or project management experience within the LNG sector is highly desirable. Proven ability to develop, articulate, and present corporate-level strategy to executive teams. Work Type This is a full-time position.