Senior Project Economist - ADNOC

Position Overview

ADNOC is looking for a Senior Project Economist to lead economic modeling, financial analysis, and project evaluations for its portfolio of national and international downstream projects. The role will support decision‑making by providing comprehensive economic assessments and ensuring alignment with ADNOC's strategic growth plans.

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function:
Finance / Investment Banking
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full Time

This role is responsible for executing detailed economic evaluations and feasibility studies for new projects, supporting negotiations with economic and commercial insights, and ensuring projects meet ADNOC's financial and strategic criteria. The ideal candidate will provide critical advice on investment opportunities and risk analysis to drive successful project execution.

• Perform economic modeling, financial analysis, and evaluation for ADNOC‑managed projects.
• Support techno‑economic feasibility studies during pre‑FEED and FEED stages.
• Analyze financial viability and associated risks for national and international projects.
• Provide input and insights during commercial negotiations to secure optimal agreements.
• Ensure economic assessments are consistent and aligned with ADNOC's strategic objectives.
• Prepare financial data integration from engineering and commercial work streams.
• Recommend strategies for maximizing project value and mitigating financial risk.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Engineering;
  Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in economic evaluation of large‑scale downstream projects.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, risk analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Excellent understanding of commercial agreements and project economics in oil and gas.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work on high‑impact projects that shape the energy landscape while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package. ADNOC is committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in project delivery.