Senior Strategist - Strategy & Market Analysis

Senior Strategist – Strategy & Market Analysis

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually.

Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Senior Strategist – Strategy & Market Analysis plays a critical role within Motiva's Corporate Development & Strategy organization, supporting enterprise-wide strategic planning and decision-making. This role is responsible for delivering market intelligence, analyzing macroeconomic and industry trends, and translating complex data into actionable insights that inform investment, commercial, and operational strategies across Motiva's refining and petrochemical portfolio. This position partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across Motiva and Saudi Aramco to evaluate strategic opportunities, including growth initiatives, portfolio optimization, and M&A activity.

This is an in-office role based at Motiva's corporate headquarters in downtown Houston, TX. Remote participation is supported for meetings occurring outside of customary business hours.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze global and regional refining and petrochemical markets, including supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, and competitive positioning to develop Motiva's market outlook and strategic perspective
• Develop insights from financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions
• Support corporate and asset-level strategy development, including long-range planning
• Evaluate competitor activity, including capital investments, project developments, and M&A transactions
• Prepare executive-level presentations and strategic briefings for senior leadership and Aramco stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with Business Lines and Corporate Development to benchmark Motiva's competitive position, identify market gaps, and quantify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess investment opportunities and portfolio optimization strategies
• Monitor macroeconomic trends, energy policies, and regulatory developments
• Strengthen alignment across Saudi Aramco strategy, planning, and risk management stakeholders
• Support evaluation of strategic initiatives, including commercial ventures and capital projects

Experience and Qualifications:

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or energy-related industries
• Experience in strategy, market analysis, business development, or transaction support
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
• Experience in oil & gas, refining, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong commercial awareness
• Intellectual curiosity with a deep interest in energy markets and industry trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey ideas
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving industry
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on accuracy and quality of work
• Willingness to travel (~20%, domestic and international)

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