Trading Business Development and MA Specialist

Trading Business Development and M&A Specialist Job Snapshot
- Role:
Trading Business Development and M&A Specialist

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Mergers & Acquisitions

- Experience:

7-9 years in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, strategy consulting or business development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced professional to support business development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities across its Trading and Downstream businesses. The role provides financial, analytical and commercial support throughout the investment lifecycle, from market intelligence and opportunity screening to valuation, due diligence, transaction execution and post-deal monitoring. Working within deal teams under the guidance of senior colleagues, the successful candidate will assess potential investments against ADNOC's strategic priorities, investment criteria and risk appetite.

The position also contributes to evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities across gas, refining, chemicals, fuels distribution, marketing, commodity trading and shipping.

• Market Intelligence and Opportunity Identification
  - Conduct market research and competitive intelligence assessments to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, emerging business models and developments in global trading and downstream markets.
• Monitor competitor activities, market movements and industry developments, preparing concise intelligence reports to support investment decisions.
• Screen business development and investment opportunities against strategic alignment, commercial attractiveness and established investment thresholds.
• Maintain accurate opportunity records and progress updates within the M&A deal pipeline tracker.
• Analyse supply and demand fundamentals, market economics and margin drivers across gas, refining, chemicals, fuels and commodity trading.
• Develop market-based assumptions to support commercial evaluations, investment screening and financial analysis.

• Build, maintain and review financial models supporting M&A transactions, joint ventures, partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Perform discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations, comparable company assessments, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Calculate and interpret investment return indicators, including Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV) and payback periods.
• Assess commercial assumptions, financial performance drivers and potential investment risks.
• Support the evaluation of transaction structures, financing alternatives and commercial arrangements where relevant.
• Prepare financial and commercial analysis to inform investment recommendations and management decisions.

• Prepare investment business case components covering market opportunities, commercial value propositions, financial economics, risks and implementation considerations.
• Coordinate due diligence information requests and maintain organized documentation throughout the evaluation process.
• Support virtual data room administration, question-and-answer processes and information exchanges with relevant stakeholders.
• Track deliverables from financial, legal, technical and tax advisors.
• Consolidate due diligence findings, highlighting material risks, value drivers and issues requiring further assessment.
• Ensure financial assumptions and supporting analysis remain consistent across investment evaluation materials.

• Assist deal teams…