Portfolio Manager – Abu Dhabi

About the Opportunity

This role sits within the portfolio operations team and is focused on supporting the Portfolio Division in ensuring the group's investment portfolio enables the execution of its long-term strategy from an integrated value chain perspective. The position contributes to the development of the annual Group Portfolio view, covering current and aspired portfolio composition, financial and operational performance, benchmarking, production profiles, and major investment risks and returns. It also plays a central role in supporting decision-making around major investments through detailed review of Management Investment Committee and Group Company Board submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Group Portfolio review for presentation to Executive Management.
• Provide analysis on key portfolio questions across affordability, deliverability, risk, and market dynamics.
• Contribute to the identification and definition of the aspired portfolio and integrated investment programme aligned with group strategy.
• Participate in prioritisation, ranking, and capital ceiling setting for the investment programme.
• Contribute to the development of the annual Corporate Calendar covering strategy, planning, portfolio, and performance.
• Support the development and rollout of asset performance benchmarking mechanisms.
• Provide input and analysis on costing exercises across various products within the portfolio.
• Produce integrated economics to assess investment impacts across the group's value chain.
• Ensure accurate reflection of the prioritised investment programme in the Business Plan.
• Maintain and update the repository of key portfolio data and metrics.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage in ad-hoc portfolio analysis as required.
• Review Management Investment Committee submissions and assess strategic fit, value creation, and portfolio alignment.
• Monitor governance processes related to the Management Investment Committee.
• Provide input to senior leadership briefing notes on investment committee submissions and board materials.
• Engage with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders in investment submission reviews.
• Participate in the development of evaluation criteria and return requirements for significant investments.
• Review and challenge assumptions across different business case scenarios.
• Conduct detailed assessments of financial modelling and analysis of cash flows and return measures.
• Lead key initiatives and projects related to senior group leadership mandates.

About You

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Management, Finance, or Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of nine years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong financial modelling skills with demonstrated ability in investment assessment.
• Experience in portfolio analysis, investment governance, or corporate strategy in a large organization.
• Familiarity with investment committee processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

This position offers direct exposure to high-stakes investment decision-making at a group level, with visibility into executive and board-level processes. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, providing a rare opportunity to shape how a large and complex portfolio is evaluated, prioritised, and governed. For professionals with a strong analytical background and an interest in integrated value chain economics, this is a substantive and high-impact position within the portfolio operations team.

About Company

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