Business Development Advisor

About the role

Anton Oilfield Services Group is seeking a Business Development Advisor to drive upstream oil and gas opportunities in Kuwait. The role will support the company’s strategic growth by identifying, evaluating and negotiating new projects and partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop upstream oil and gas business opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.
• Conduct commercial, technical, economic and regulatory assessments of potential investments.
• Support the development, negotiation and implementation of upstream petroleum agreements, including PSCs, concession agreements and JOAs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders throughout tendering, contract award and project execution.
• Prepare and review commercial terms, contract documentation and tender requirements.
• Evaluate project economics, commercial risks, financing options and investment feasibility, providing recommendations to management.
• Monitor partnership performance, support contract implementation, compliance, renewals and continuous improvement.
• Provide commercial, regulatory and contractual guidance to project teams and management.
• Foster strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, partners and regulatory authorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of technical and commercial experience in upstream Oil & Gas Exploration and Production.
• Proven experience with upstream petroleum agreements (PSCs, concession agreements, JOAs).
• Strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, contract management, regulatory compliance and business development practices.
• Experience evaluating project economics, investment opportunities, commercial risks and financial feasibility.
• Understanding of contract law, commercial terms and upstream regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Required skills