.*At this time, we are only receiving applications from candidates who are currently situated in the Americas. Please make sure your CV is in English only, thank you.Who is our client and your future employer?The company where energy is opportunity!Our client occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. They are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas). With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, they strive to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the world and commit to enhancing value to society.Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with offices around the world, our client combines market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven them to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to many communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy they supply.This company is one of the most profitable in the world and amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.LHR AmericasLHR Americas recruits people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.Who are we looking for?Our client is seeking a Business Development Lead to join the Development Department. The Basic function is to direct activities related to sourcing, screening, analyzing, planning, and developing a business venture or portfolio of ventures including initiation, closing, and transition. Provides high-level professional expertise in the development and management of new business ventures. The scope includes handling proposals valued up to $500MM or larger. To work under self-direction and direct a staff of 3 to 12 professionals toward pre-determined long-term objectives.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent.12 years of experience.CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), PMP (Project Management Professional), or similar.Industry expertise and knowledge of the specific business transaction and venturing activities, such as operational or financial carve-out, commercialization, joint venture development and management, project development and execution, valuation, economic/financial modeling, business operations and maintenance, and strategy development and execution.Expertise in financial analysis of companies and transaction valuation.Focused knowledge and experience in one or more of the following; carve-out divestment, financial re-structuring, or initial public offering (IPO).Experience in dealing with local or Industry-specific best practices and regulatory and governmental mandates