Group Strategic Investments Manager

1. JOB PURPOSE: Lead the execution of individual workstreams related with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, equity and debt capital market transactions, capital structure optimization initiatives, and others, across ADNOC group while providing support to ADNOC’s subsidiaries. Support maintaining an adequate investment governance framework and ensure the execution of projects is in adherence with relevant processes and guidelines. Interact with all relevant departments in finance (e.g. Treasury, Planning, Assurance, Risk), other functions (e.g. legal, governance, IT, HR) as well as the business line, to ensure the successful execution of strategic investments. Support delivery of performance scorecard. 2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Job Specific: • Lead the execution of individual workstreams such as modelling, valuation, due diligence, project management, structuring, as required. • Oversees the procurement, engagement and management of external consultants for relevant projects, as required. • Prepare relevant marketing materials. Investment Governance • Support the development, enhancement, revisions and roll out within the Group Companies of the Group’s Investment Governance Policies and Framework. • Ensure the process and flow of investment project submissions to the investment committee is run smoothly. • Present and provide advice regarding financial models towards relevant internal stakeholders. • Ensure all finalised project/deal financial models are internally consistent and quality assured, in line with the Group Economic Evaluation Guidelines. Stakeholder Management • Liaise with internal/external members of deal execution teams, acting as a focal point for operational deal related matters (e.g. gathering information, scheduling meetings, etc.). • Coordinate with key internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing & Sales, amongst others, for developing business cases and completing the deal requirements. Generic: Supervision • Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives. • Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives. Budgets • Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives. • Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures • Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards. Performance Management • Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework. Innovation and Continuous Improvement • Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. • Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function. Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability • Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices. Reports • Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management. 3. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Internal: • Chief Investment Officer • Senior Vice President, Group Strategic Investments • Vice President, Group Strategic Investments • F&I Leadership • Any other directorate/unit as required External: • (Potential) shareholders and partners • Local and international vendors, contractors and third-party service providers • Relevant governmental organisations and entities 4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Finance / Accounting • Master's degree in Finance is a plus. Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills • 10 years of experience gained through working in a range of roles that may include new business development, commercial/trading, growth, mergers and acquisitions, business model development • Strong strategic competence to support F&I and the wider Organisation’s strategy. • Extensive financial management experience. Professional Certifications • CPA, ACCA, CFA preferred