SVP Business Development

15-17 Years

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Job Description

Principle Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Development

Develop and execute the regional business development strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives
Identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition, farm-in, and partnership opportunities in post-mature upstream assets
Maintain a strong understanding of Southeast Asia energy markets, regulatory environments, and competitive landscape
Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to executive leadership

Deal Origination & Execution

Originate and lead end-to-end deal processes including screening, valuation, negotiation, and closing
Structure commercial agreements (e.g., farm-ins, JVs, PSCs, asset acquisitions/divestments)
Lead preparation of investment cases and present to internal investment committees
Ensure all deals meet financial, operational, and risk thresholds

Relationship Management & Networking

Build and maintain senior-level relationships with Oil Companies, regulators, government stakeholders and financial institutions and advisors
Represent the company at key industry forums, conferences, and negotiations
Leverage network to access proprietary and off-market opportunities

Commercial & Technical Collaboration

Work closely with subsurface, engineering, operations, and finance teams to evaluate opportunities
Integrate technical, commercial, and ESG considerations into deal-making
Drive cross-functional alignment during due diligence and execution phases

Business Planning & Portfolio Management

Leadership & Team Development

Required Experience

15+ years of experience in upstream oil & gas, with significant exposure to Southeast Asia
Proven track record in originating and executing upstream deals (M&A, farm-ins, partnerships)
Experience working with post-mature or late-life assets is highly preferred
Prior leadership experience in business development or commercial roles

Ideal Candidate Profile

Industry & Market Expertise

Deep understanding of upstream oil & gas value chain and asset lifecycle
Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia regulatory frameworks, fiscal regimes, and stakeholders
Awareness of energy transition trends and their impact on upstream portfolios

Commercial & Financial Acumen