ABOUT THE ROLE:
Based at the Corporate Office in Dubai, the Analyst – Business Development is responsible for gathering market intelligence, identifying potential business development opportunities, and maintaining databases for monthly management reporting. The role supports the Business Development team in preparing investment analyses, financial models, investment papers, tender submissions, and ongoing projects.
Key responsibilities include identifying organic and inorganic growth opportunities, monitoring market developments relevant to Maritime Solutions, researching potential projects, and preparing internal discussion papers and information memoranda. The role also involves liaising with regional commercial teams to gather market intelligence, building industry networks, and monitoring the performance of investee entities against their approved business cases.
Additionally, the role supports the development of Maritime Solutions’ Business Development and overall growth strategy, as well as the integration of acquired and managed entities into P&OMS systems, ensuring a smooth transition.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Market Mapping and competition awareness
Gather market intelligence on new projects and competition.
Periodic management presentations on key updates and events relevant for each division within Maritime Solutions
Active monitoring of the key corporate events for the set of industry player to ensure a timely bulletin to the management team
Business support
Coordinate commercial pipeline of projects from across regions
Support in tender submission process in corporate
Financial modelling & Project Finance
Prepare financial models in excel in standard formats for projects
Prepare board presentation material for investment proposals
Prepare IM for submission to banks for financing
Project Evaluation
Support in evaluation of the Business development projects by ensuring a thorough review of the information received and performing the right level of due diligence for the opportunity
Prepare effective and succinct project collateral for internal discussions and decision making
Integration and Management of Investee entities
Handhold the post-acquisition integration process for newly acquired entities
Periodic analysis and review of the performance of the Investment Projects and drawing insights for improvement initiatives – to be taken up by Corporate Finance Controller
Project Management
Formulating a template for tracking the Projects and ensuring an efficient management of the tracker
Preparing a Performance report, and analysis the key areas of improvements
QUALIFICATIION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
2–4 years of relevant experience in business development, financial analysis, investment analysis, or corporate finance.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in financial modelling and preparing management presentations.
Knowledge of market research, business planning, investment evaluation and financial analysis.
Experience in the maritime, shipping, logistics or offshore sectors would be an advantage.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
Strong ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise requirements to meet deadlines
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including report writing
Strong customer service orientation and ability to build effective relationships
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) is a leading provider of marine solutions with focus on offshore energy, port services and logistics. The company provides a wide portfolio of value-added marine services and ability to integrate these offerings for its customers – always with safety and the environment at the forefront.
Headquartered in Dubai, the company has operations globally across all seven continents.
In July 2019, Topaz Energy and Marine was acquired by DP World, merged with P&O Maritime and started operating under the P&O brand as P&O Maritime Logistics.
www.pomaritime.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in business development, financial analysis, investment analysis, or corporate finance
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with financial modeling and preparing management presentations
- Knowledge of market research, business planning, investment evaluation, and financial analysis
- Experience in maritime, shipping, logistics, or offshore sectors
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
