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 to address key portfolio questions across affordability, deliverability, risk, and market dynamics.
• Contribute to the identification and definition of the aspired portfolio and integrated investment programme in line 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.
• Assist in the development and rollout of asset performance benchmarking mechanisms.
• Produce integrated economics to assess investment impacts across the group's value chain.
• Ensure the prioritised investment programme is accurately reflected in the Business Plan.
• Maintain and update the repository of key portfolio data and metrics.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct ad-hoc portfolio analysis as required.
• Review Management Investment Committee submissions and engage with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of evaluation criteria and return requirements for significant investments.
• Review and challenge assumptions across different business case scenarios.
• Lead key initiatives and projects related to the mandates of senior group leadership and relevant government entities.

About You

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 to assess investment returns, valuations, and cash flow analysis. Experience in portfolio analysis, investment governance, or corporate strategy within a large or complex organization. Familiarity with investment committee processes and governance frameworks. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analysis clearly to senior stakeholders. Ability to build effective cross-functional working relationships across finance, legal, and operational teams.

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, prioritized, 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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