Business Development Officer at RS Hunter Limited

Our Client:

Our client, an energy company based in Lagos Nigeria that is positioned to be a prime owner and developer of Nigeria's domestic energy infrastructure seek to fill the position of a Business Development Officer.

Job Description

• Support commercial decision-making across business development activities relating to commercial inputs into, and  negotiations of commercial agreements, pricing, operationalization of contracts, etc.
• Provide synthesis, insight, and practical implications within tight deadlines, via end products in the form of models, single exhibits, written summaries and basic information briefs
• Develops a good understanding of the fundamental drivers of business value creation within the gas and power industry/business.
• Monitor dynamic business environment and recommend changes to processes when necessary to ensure continued profitability of commercial arrangements.
• Develop/build financial models for determining/capturing the required capital structures for potential transactions based on underlying business assumptions identified.
• Conducts technical and analytical research/studies of energy usage trends in the Nigerian market and other relevant economies.
• Prepares company, industry, competitor and economic outlook analytical reports and briefing notes.
• Analyses data gathered on potential revenues, margins, profits etc., and draws useful insights into current and potential business issues as opportunities are identified.
• Develops marketing pitches, new business proposals and other forms of communications to external parties.
• Delivers basic internal presentations on the gas and power business and other relevant matters.
• Analyses financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarise and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Interprets work briefs and provides progress reporting, highlighting constraints, opportunities and risks; also interfaces with other functions (finance, compliance, tax, legal, insurance, EHS, technical/engineering etc) as and when required to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Performs other assigned duties as delegated by the BDM from time to time.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics
• Research, Business Analysis & Problem Solving
• Basic principles of electricity (desirable)
• IPP, Generation, Distribution & other operations (desirable)
• Corporate Finance fundamentals (desirable)
• Financial Modelling (desirable)
• Basic Accounting (B/Sheet, P&L analysis, key ratios)
• Entrepreneurial Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Administration
• Attention to Detail
• Reporting
• Team playing
• Self-confidence, drive and tenacity
• Oral & Written Communication
• Office Automation