About MatchaTalent

MatchaTalent is a leading player in the global energy sector, specializing in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. We operate across three key segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. Our Upstream segment focuses on discovering and developing oil and gas reserves, while our Downstream segment refines these resources into valuable products and delivers them to customers worldwide. The Corporate segment provides essential support services, ensuring the smooth operation of our entire organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Oil & Gas M&A Valuation Specialist to join our dynamic team in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for supporting the development and execution of strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions by providing comprehensive financial analysis and expert valuation advice.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage your expertise in building and utilizing sophisticated transaction valuation tools and financial models to provide objective valuation insights to senior management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to all business lines and Company organizations, including wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, regardless of geographic location.
• Contribute to high-value M&A transactions with an estimated total value exceeding $130 billion from 2021 to 2023, encompassing equity partner investments, project financing in joint ventures, and acquisitions and divestments.
• Provide expert and impartial advice to senior management regarding M&A valuations for specific transactions.
• Support the development and execution of M&A transactions by conducting thorough financial analysis, including the creation and utilization of complex financial models, risk analysis, and uncertainty analysis.
• Develop, mentor, and coach team members in areas of expertise, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of relevant processes and methodologies to establish a center of excellence for valuation within MatchaTalent.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis activities, including transfer pricing reviews, impairment assessments, Shareek incentives, and group policy reviews.
• Manage external Financial Advisors for valuation activities on transactions and cultivate relationships with banks to gain valuable insights into the M&A landscape.
• Support the Financial Investment Management (FIM) team in mandating Financial Advisors, including developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), establishing selection criteria, and evaluating proposals.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of specialized experience in M&A transactions.
• Demonstrate fluency in English. Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable.