Asc sr strategy market consultant

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Responsibilities:Serves as the Company’s foremost expert in Downstream strategy.Acts as the “Corporate Advisor” for Downstream business related matters, and provides insight to Downstream Finance, Strategy Planning function, the Downstream President, and other members of Downstream Management.Prepares research and analyses for consumption by Downstream executive management, the Downstream Investment Strategy Committee, or other Corporate Committees.Collaborates in a group of strategists responsible for articulating the overall Downstream strategy for the Company, as well as the formulation of the outlook scenarios.Collaborates in a group of strategists and planners responsible for development of the Downstream longer-term strategic plans, including capital/resource allocation plans.Builds strong relationship with subject matter experts across the Company, as well from think tanks and other industry advisory bodies, in order to keep abreast of key developments in the Downstream business globally, as well as other arenas that could impact the Company s Downstream’s competitive performance. This includes analysis of developments in technology, geopolitics, sustainability and other relevant regulations, Saudi Arabia’s government plans, and the Downstream industry in general.Independently initiates research on wide-ranging topics that look into long-term scenarios that might impact the Company’s competitive advantage in the Downstream business. Prepares research and special studies and analyses as required, for the Strategic Council and other Corporate Committees.Leads, and/or collaborates in, strategic projects to execute decisions resulting from strategic analyses.Requirements:Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management or related fields.Incumbent will have steadily advanced his professional competence in his areas of expertise through personal study, relevant and expanding work experiences, seminars, professional contacts and extension courses.This role requires at least 15 years of experience in a combination of refining, chemicals, trading and retail marketing business, with an international integrated Downstream company, or global energy think tank/consulting firm. Of which at least 5 years were in strategy formulation, scenario planning, and/or strategic planning. Excellent English communication and storytelling skills are required, written and oral, as well as change management experience.