Business Development Advisor

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

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What You Will Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Advisor to join our Upstream Business Development organization. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in Oil & Gas and a proven track record in international business development and negotiations.

You will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and commercializing new upstream opportunities across the globe. Working closely with technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape the company’s future portfolio through strategic deal-making and commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial negotiations and execute agreements related to upstream ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess and progress commercial viability of new opportunities.
• Represent the company in joint ventures, partner discussions, and government engagements across diverse international markets.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NOCs, IOCs, and other industry participants.
• Support strategic portfolio decisions by integrating technical insights with commercial analysis.
• Ensure alignment across internal functions and secure necessary endorsements for new ventures.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform strategy and deal execution.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in international business development and negotiations within the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial roles, including deal execution.
• Strong understanding of project economics and risk assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with drafting and negotiating term sheets, contracts, and joint venture agreements.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for unlocking new opportunities.

Your Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
• Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Functional Skills

Contractual Structure Design

Negotiation

Opportunity & Market Identification

Advocacy

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