Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Manager, Corporate Business Development.
Company Overview:
Our client is a large, well established U.S. refining and energy supply organization with multiple refineries, terminals, pipelines, and related infrastructure assets across the United States
The company operates a significant crude refining footprint and employs several thousand professionals across refining, supply and trading, commercial, and corporate functions
The organization is known for its strong operational discipline, long term stability, and commitment to values such as safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration
The company continues to invest in modern technology platforms, including enterprise ETRM systems, to enhance data driven decision making, risk management, and financial analytics across the business
Role Summary:
Title: Manager, Corporate Business Development
Department: Corporate Strategy / Business Development
Location: Houston, TX (Corporate Headquarters)
Team Scope: Serve as an internal consultant supporting executive leadership on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, commercial growth opportunities, and enterprise-wide business development projects
Primary Focus: Lead the evaluation of new business opportunities, develop financial and commercial analyses, support mergers and acquisitions, and partner with senior leadership to identify strategies that drive long-term growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the organization
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across refining, supply and marketing, trading, terminals and pipelines, and specialty products
Develop financial models, screening analyses, feasibility studies, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision making
Lead business valuation efforts for acquisitions, divestitures, assets, and new commercial opportunities
Partner with executive leadership, including the CFO and senior business leaders, to evaluate and execute strategic initiatives
Conduct market research and monitor industry, regulatory, and competitive developments impacting the downstream energy value chain
Build relationships with third parties, strategic partners, and external stakeholders
Analyze, negotiate, and support commercial contracts and strategic agreements
Lead due diligence efforts associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
Manage cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across Finance, Commercial, Operations, Legal, and outside consultants
Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial growth opportunities that support long-term business objectives
Function as an internal consultant by providing financial, operational, and strategic analysis to senior management
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership to facilitate informed business decisions
Support benchmarking initiatives and enterprise-wide strategic planning activities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MBA preferred)
8+ years of relevant business development, corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or energy industry experience
Strong understanding of downstream refining operations and energy markets preferred
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment analysis
Advanced financial modeling, business valuation, and sensitivity analysis skills
Strong understanding of market research and commercial business development
Experience evaluating complex business opportunities and investment decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders
Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and facilitate strategic decision making
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to identify emerging market opportunities and develop creative business solutions
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits
Direct exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
Opportunity to influence high-impact corporate growth decisions
Long-term career growth within Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership
Selling Points
Rare opportunity to serve as an internal consultant supporting the CEO's executive leadership team on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
Direct involvement in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and new business development opportunities
High visibility across virtually every business unit, including Refining, Trading, Supply & Marketing, Terminals & Pipelines, and Specialty Products
Significant exposure to executive leadership and company-wide decision making
Opportunity to build sophisticated financial models, business valuations, and market analyses that directly influence corporate strategy
Broad exposure to commercial, operational, financial, and strategic aspects of one of the nation's leading refining companies
Ideal role for professionals seeking to combine corporate finance, strategy, business development, and M&A experience in a highly visible leadership environment
Strong long-term career path into executive leadership, corporate strategy, finance, and business development roles
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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