aramco · 1 week ago
Investment Principal (1826)
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAramco is a world leading integrated energy and chemicals company, and they are seeking an Investment Principal to support all aspects of venture capital investing. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on downstream oil & gas, energy efficiency, and digital solutions.
ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop strong and wide networks with venture capital community, including other investors, Portfolio Companies, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, universities and research centers in North America
Source quality deals through networking and maintains deal flow & contact database entries
Support screening processes to vet deals through strategic value considerations and economic soundness
Performs site visits, calls and interviews with start-up management
Create, contribute to and/or maintain novel investment theses relevant to our mandate
Expertise in using AI tools to leverage and augment all the above points
Coordinate and lead in-depth company and market evaluations and due diligence that would cover a review of the target company’s management team, technology/IP, company financials, proposal’s market potential, competitive positioning, company governance and structure, etc
Develop comprehensive Investment Memoranda for Investment Committee review
Provide professional recommendations on investments
Lead Term Sheet development and negotiation
Coordinate with legal counsel review of target company legal due diligence
Coordinate execution of investment deals
Represent equity ownership in portfolio companies through Board seat representation either through an active role or in an observer’s capacity. Monitor and add value to investments
Coordinate timely information on company related issues to headquarters and management
Develop strategy and execution for follow-on investment
Coordinate the generation of strategic value via interfaces with Saudi Aramco
Support portfolio companies diligently to succeed, adding value to the portfolio
Identify and mitigate risks associated with portfolio investments and ensure portfolio companies have suitable risk mitigation processes & strategies in place
Develop exit strategy options
Develop exit recommendations for Investment Committee review
Negotiate terms and agreement of exit with Portfolio Company and partners
Execute exit process
Lead individual investment processes and be a team player to achieve team goals of investment returns, entrepreneurial success and corporate deployment and value add
Train and manage the development of corporate professionals as requested
Oversee periodic information and updates on portfolio performance to headquarters and management
Oversee proper communication protocol with affiliate offices and support teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Sciences. Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or equivalent is considered given technical experience and capability
Seven (7) years' experience, with five (5) years or more in venture capital or corporate venture capital
Energy industry experience, particularly in downstream oil & gas or 'clean tech' is highly desirable
Background in M&A or start-up leadership with a deep understanding of the venture capital investment process will also be considered
Extensive hands-on investment experience in all life cycle phases including sourcing, executing, value adding, and exiting
A good record of accomplishment during previous venturing experience
Extensive personal networks within the energy and digital/technology/deep tech venture capital community
A broad understanding of technical and market trends in the energy and technology sectors
International experience preferable
Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined
Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette
Accountable, takes responsibility for actions, makes decisions on best data available and follows through, remains focused on delivering to goals and managing risk
Ethical and honest, high integrity and trustworthy
Preferred
Post-graduate qualification, i.e., MBA or STEM graduate degree in Engineering or Sciences such as Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics is preferred
Experience as a director on investee boards is a plus
Company
aramco
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
aramco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (11)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.4BKey Investors
EIG Global Energy Partners(EIG)
2021-04-09Private Equity· $12.4B
Leadership Team
Pedro A.
Management Consulting Partner / Transformation Senior Advisor
Sana M.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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