Senior Business Development Specialist - JV Transaction Execution

MAADEN Brief: MAADEN, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain. We are pleased to share an exciting career opportunity with MAADEN. This role offers the chance to contribute to our ambitious growth plans and play a key role in shaping the future of the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Role Profile Job Title: Senior Business Development Specialist - JV Transaction Execution Business Unit/Function: Maaden Aluminum / Strategy & Business Development Department: Business Development Job Location: Ras Al Khair, Eastern KSA Working hours: 8 hours Job post duration: starting 27 September 2026 - end date 11 October 2026 JOB PURPOSE Drive day to day execution of the accelerated JV transaction workstream from initial partner commitment through due diligence, structuring, negotiation, governance submission and transaction close. The role will convert senior direction into coordinated actions, complete decision materials and disciplined follow-through across all internal and external parties. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Own the integrated action plan, transaction tracker, decision log, issue register and deliverables calendar. • Coordinate preparation of the commitment package, HoT, JDA, due-diligence requests, data room and partner workplan. • Develop JV structure options and consolidate commercial, financial, legal and technical inputs into a coherent transaction case. • Support preparation and review of CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, NPV, sensitivities, funding requirements and value-creation comparisons against the base case. • Coordinate internal approvals and prepare materials for SteerCo, Investment Committee, ExCom and Board review. • Draft negotiation briefs, meeting packs, minutes, action lists and management updates. • Follow up with workstream owners and external advisors to close actions and prevent schedule slippage. • Review partner submissions for completeness, consistency and alignment with agreed headline terms. • Maintain traceability between diligence findings, risks, agreement provisions, economics and approval conditions. • Support negotiations and document agreed positions, open points and escalation requirements. • Business development agreements review MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics or a related discipline; MBA or relevant professional qualification is preferred. • Typically, 10+ years of business development, corporate development, transactions, project development or investment experience. • Hands-on experience in JV, M&A, strategic partnership, project finance or major industrial project evaluation. • Strong experience building business cases, financial models, governance submissions and executive presentations. • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary diligence and agreement workstreams. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics; MBA or relevant professional qualification preferred. Typically, 10+ years of business development, corporate development, transactions, project development or investment experience. Hands-on experience in JV, M&A, strategic partnership, project finance or major industrial project evaluation. Strong experience building business cases, financial models, governance submissions and executive presentations. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary diligence and agreement workstreams.

Own the integrated action plan, transaction tracker, decision log, issue register and deliverables calendar. Coordinate preparation of the commitment package, HoT, JDA, due-diligence requests, data room and partner workplan. Develop JV structure options and consolidate commercial, financial, legal and technical inputs into a coherent transaction case. Support preparation and review of CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, NPV, sensitivities, funding requirements and value-creation comparisons against the base case. Coordinate internal approvals and prepare materials for SteerCo, Investment Committee, ExCom and Board review. Draft negotiation briefs, meeting packs, minutes, action lists and management updates. Follow up with workstream owners and external advisors to close actions and prevent schedule slippage. Review partner submissions for completeness, consistency and alignment with agreed headline terms. Maintain traceability between diligence findings, risks, agreement provisions, economics and approval conditions. Support negotiations and document agreed positions, open points and escalation requirements. Business development agreements review.