Business Development Advisor

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

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About The Position

ExxonMobil is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Advisor for its Upstream Business Development organization. The role is suited to professionals with a strong Oil & Gas foundation and experience in international business development and negotiations.

The advisor will identify, evaluate, and commercialize new upstream opportunities worldwide. Working with technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders, the role helps shape the company’s portfolio through strategic deal-making and commercial impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of international business development and negotiation experience in the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial roles, including deal execution.
• Strong understanding of project economics and risk assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with drafting and negotiating term sheets, contracts, and joint venture agreements.
• Strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and a passion for unlocking new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial negotiations and execute agreements related to upstream ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess and advance the commercial viability of new opportunities.
• Represent the company in joint ventures, partner discussions, and government engagements across international markets.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NOCs, IOCs, and other industry participants.
• Support strategic portfolio decisions by integrating technical insights with commercial analysis.
• Ensure alignment across internal functions and secure necessary endorsements for new ventures.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform strategy and deal execution.

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment at no cost in a pension plan that provides a monthly retirement annuity for life.
• Savings plan contributions of 6% to 20% of pay; the company provides a 7% match when the employee contributes at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellbeing programs and resources.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and their families, including mental health and resiliency resources, at no additional cost.
• Disability income replacement for illness or injury, with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level