Senior Ventures and Partnership Expert
Location - Middle East
Employment Type - Full time
Location Type - On-site
Department - Business Development
Role Overview
The position plays a strategic role in driving the company’s growth by identifying, structuring, and executing ventures, partnerships, and investment opportunities in the mining sector alongside ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives as a development and investment holding group. The incumbent will be responsible for leading commercial evaluations, negotiations, and relationship management for high-value transactions across the value chain.
Responsibilities
· Source and evaluate new ventures, investment, and partnership opportunities in line with the company’s strategic sectors.
· Develop financial models, strategic assessments, and risk analyses to support investment decisions.
· Lead and coordinate due diligence processes involving technical, legal, financial, and ESG workstreams.
· Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and board-level documents to facilitate executive decision-making.
· Negotiate terms for joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and partnership frameworks.
· Maintain strategic relationships with national and international stakeholders, including government, industry, and financiers.
· Track portfolio performance and coordinate post-deal integration or monitoring as required.
· Support internal knowledge transfer and alignment across strategy, legal, finance, and technical teams.
Experience Required
· Minimum 15 years of experience in venture development, corporate development, investment banking, or strategic partnerships.
· Relevant sector experience in mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial investments is essential.
· Strong exposure to project structuring, JV negotiations, and governance frameworks.
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Geosciences or related field.
· Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
· Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP, CPIM) are advantageous