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Head, New Business Development (NBD) via WTS Energy – Port Harcourt
An energy-sector employer is recruiting a Head of New Business Development in Port Harcourt through WTS Energy. The senior role leads the origination and commercial development of gas monetisation and related energy opportunities through to Final Investment Decision (FID).
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead a portfolio of commercial opportunities in gas monetisation, LNG, LPG, CNG, power, petrochemicals and related segments.
- Take transactions from identification through deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence and investment approval.
- Evaluate energy market trends, Nigerian regulations, commercial frameworks and emerging opportunities, including lower-carbon developments.
- Review financial models and sensitivity analyses and prepare investment memoranda, business cases and board papers for decision-makers.
- Structure joint ventures, partnerships and investment terms, coordinating work with partners and advisers.
- Engage executives, JV partners, regulators and community representatives while directing multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- University degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline.
- At least 15 years’ broad oil and gas experience, including five or more years in energy commercialisation and ten or more years in transactions, advisory, investments, midstream/downstream commercial or engineering roles.
- Record of originating and maturing opportunities through to FID.
- Deal structuring, investment appraisal, financial modelling and due-diligence experience.
- Knowledge of LNG, LPG, gas-to-power, refining, fertiliser, condensate and other monetisation structures.
- Understanding of Nigerian energy markets, regulations and senior stakeholder engagement.
- Candidate must be based in Nigeria.
- MBA, relevant executive education or CFA qualification/progress is an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonus.
- Health cover for employees and dependants, development support and professional certification assistance.
- Paid leave, safety-focused teamwork and exposure to large upstream projects.
How to apply
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Deadline: Not specified; apply as soon as possible.
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