Specialist, Portfolio

Job Purpose

Support the Portfolio Division to ensure that the Group Portfolio of investments enables the execution of the 2030 Group Strategy from an integrated value chain perspective. Support in the development of the annual Group Portfolio view, including the current and aspired portfolio, financial and operational performance, benchmarking, production profiles and major investment risks and returns. Support decision making around ADNOC’s major investments, through detailed review of Management Investment Committee (MIC) and Group Company Board submissions.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Portfolio Analysis

• Support in the annual Group Portfolio review for presentation to Executive Management
• Provide input and analysis to address key Portfolio questions (affordability, deliverability, risks, market dynamics)
• Support in the Identification of definition of the aspired Portfolio and integrated investment program in line with Strategy
• Support the prioritization, ranking, and capital ceiling of the investment program
• Support the development of the annual Corporate Calendar covering Strategy, Planning, Portfolio, and Performance
• Support the development and roll out mechanism for asset performance benchmarking
• Provide input and analysis on costing exercises on various products within product portfolio
• Produce integrated economics to understand investment impacts across the Group’s value chain
• Ensure prioritized investment program is reflected in the Business Plan
• Continuously update repository of key Portfolio data and metrics
• Establish working relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective communications.
• Conduct ad-hoc Portfolio analysis
  
  

Governance and Decision Making Support

• Review submissions to the MIC to ensure Strategic fit, value creation, reasonableness of assumptions, and overall fit with the ADNOC Portfolio
• Monitor robustness and adherence to governance processes relating to MIC and its subcommittees
• Provide input to briefing notes to Group CEO on MIC submissions and Company board materials
• Engage with relevant stakeholders in the review of MIC submissions (Finance, Legal, etc.).
• Support the Group CEO and the MIC with a platform and associated content for objective and robust decision making with regards to significant investments.
• Support development of evaluation criteria and return requirements for significant investments
• Review and challenge assumptions for different business case scenarios (Low, Base, High)
• Conduct detailed assessments of financial modelling, including analysis of historic and projected cash flows and measures of return and valuation (IRR, NPV and Payback Period).
  
  

Any Other Key Accountabilities

• Provide support and other key initiatives / projects activities specifically related to the mandate of the ADNOC Group CEO and the Government of Abu Dhabi.
  
  

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the division, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
  
  

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Support the implementation of approved Division policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  
  

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Division in line with the Company Performance framework.
  
  

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
  
  

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
  
  

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Division MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
  
  

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Vice President, Portfolio
• Senior Specialist, Portfolio
• Senior Vice President, Group Strategy & Performance Function
• ADNOC Directorates and Group Companies
  
  

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Management, Finance, Engineering)
• Masters preferred
  
  

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 9 years of experience in relevant discipline
• Strong communication and presentation skills
  
  

Professional Certifications

Finance or relevant designation preferred (CFA, CPA, CA)

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

• Minimal, involving sitting, walking, standing and computer operations
  
  

Work Environment

• Normal office environment.
  
  

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Business Planning & Performance / Corporate Excellence

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