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Job title

Deal Delivery Manager

Grade

-

Stream

E&P

Function

Commercial-BD-M&A

Location

Oman - Muscat

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Head of M&A

Direct Reports

-

Job purpose

Provide insights, thoughts and support on BD Projects (Deals Delivery & Upstream Business Intelligence); Co-lead BD and M&A projects & transactions that receive management approval to progress to detailed due diligence, through: (1) providing support managing the deals to final project execution. (2) Direct supervision of the due diligence process, the preparation of the transaction documents and the internal decision-making materials, (3) Support the Head of M&A in the commercial negotiations and getting the required approvals for deal finalization (Final Investment Decision).

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines and international standards.

Main tasks and responsibilities

· Co-lead BD projects & Deals that receive management approval to progress to detailed technical, commercial and legal due diligence.

· Support managing transactions to final project execution. Direct supervision of the due diligence process, the preparation of the transaction documents and the internal decision-making material.

· Support the Head of M&A in commercial negotiations and obtaining required approvals for a deal finalization (Final Investment Decision).

· Responsible for deal handover post execution with the transfer documentation to appropriate line (Operated Assets, Exploration, JV or Project Maturation).

· Responsible for playing a leading role for acquisition and divestment deals in terms of deal structuring, negotiations and execution.

· Focal point for third party commercial and integrity evaluation (Consultants), and liaises with legal, financial, tax advisory.

· Liaising with economics team and ensure projects economical evaluation & financial modelling are conducted accordingly.

· Provide steer on economic and commercial parameters, and as required run sensitivities that shall fit the purpose of negotiation and evaluating investments.

· Ensure liaison with other OQEP departments as appropriate in relation to investment proposals, projects, technical, legal, economics, financing, tax, or other issues

· Responsible for the documentation of the investment evaluations.

· Provide feedback to management based on market and evaluation information to enable the organization to develop capabilities and strategic leverage for future projects.

· Participate in gathering and analysing market intelligence information for potential new projects and opportunities and maintaining up to date information on industry trends and competitors.

· Lead the input of all aspects of new investment proposals, including financial, economic, operational, commercial, legal and corporate governance.

· Maintain market intelligence, information on new opportunities, deals and maintain up-to-date information on industry trends and competitor analysis. Research and compile public domain information on companies and assets; and regularly follow up on upstream oil & gas market developments in Oman and internationally.

· Actively scout and source new investments opportunities in the upstream sector per OQEP Strategy.

· Prepare written analysis on potential new investment transactions per the company screening guidelines.

· Develop and maintain an active BD opportunity funnel (from sourcing to execution & handover). Supports the team in monitoring portfolio investments and new ventures opportunity funnel.

· Run screening economics and commercial evaluation of new opportunities

· Participate in the development of BD documentations (research papers, presentations, investment proposals) to support investment decisions.

· Responsible for the of delivery of “Project Investment Proposals” of BD opportunities.

Key interactions

Internal: Technical, Economics, Commercial, Joint Ventures, Finance, Legal, Executive Management

External: OOC, Partners, External Consultants, Ministry of Oil & Gas, Other Investment and E&P Companies

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site, international travel when possible and needed.

Education requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in (Engineering, Sciences, Economics),

 MBA and/or CFA although not required will be treated as a plus

Language

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• Total progressive experience minimum +12 years.
• At least 7+ years of relevant experience in similar role (Deal Delivery & Business Development) for Oil & Gas or investment companies.
• Experienced in resource control, contract management and general management.

·        Management & leadership skills to lead aspects of the Business

·        Development process & should be able to work collaboratively with all involved.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.

·        Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.