Senior Strategist

Position Overview
Senior Strategist - Strategy & Market Analysis plays a critical role within Motiva’s Corporate Development & Strategy organization, supporting enterprise-wide strategic planning and decision-making. This role is responsible for delivering market intelligence, analyzing macroeconomic and industry trends, and translating complex data into actionable insights that inform investment, commercial, and operational strategies across Motiva’s refining and petrochemical portfolio. This position partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across Motiva and Saudi Aramco to evaluate strategic opportunities, including growth initiatives, portfolio optimization, and M&A activity.

This is an in-office role based at Motiva’s corporate headquarters in downtown Houston, TX. Remote participation is supported for meetings occurring outside of customary business hours.

Responsibilities

Analyze global and regional refining and petrochemical markets, including supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, and competitive positioning to develop Motiva’s market outlook and strategic perspective

Develop insights from financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions

Support corporate and asset-level strategy development, including long-range planning

Evaluate competitor activity, including capital investments, project developments, and M&A transactions

Prepare executive-level presentations and strategic briefings for senior leadership and Aramco stakeholders

Partner cross-functionally with Business Lines and Corporate Development to benchmark Motiva’s competitive position, identify market gaps, and quantify opportunities for improvement

Assess investment opportunities and portfolio optimization strategies

Monitor macroeconomic trends, energy policies, and regulatory developments

Strengthen alignment across Saudi Aramco strategy, planning, and risk management stakeholders

Support evaluation of strategic initiatives, including commercial ventures and capital projects

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or energy-related industries

Experience in strategy, market analysis, business development, or transaction support

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights

Experience in oil & gas, refining, or manufacturing environments

Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong commercial awareness

Intellectual curiosity with a deep interest in energy markets and industry trends

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey ideas

High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments

Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving industry

Strong commercial acumen with a focus on accuracy and quality of work

Willingness to travel (~20%, domestic and international)

Preferred Education and Experience

MBA or advanced degree

Familiarity with industry tools (Wood Mackenzie, Rystad, Bloomberg, etc.)

Knowledge of financial modeling and valuation methodologies (NPV, IRR, scenario modeling)

Understanding of refining, petrochemical, or retail value chains

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