Senior Vice President Business Development

SVP Business Development – Global Energy & Trading

Location: Fully Hybrid – Global (Israel & Middle East Focus)
Type: Founding Executive Role | Equity & Long-Term Performance Incentives

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About the Opportunity

We are establishing a next-generation international energy platform at the forefront of the Middle East’s energy transformation.
Our integrated approach combines global energy trading, LNG and refined products storage, strategic infrastructure, and advanced commercial development capabilities.

Backed by world-class strategic investors and senior industry leaders, the company is executing multi-billion-dollar trading and infrastructure initiatives designed to connect supply, storage, and market access across Israel, the Middle East, Europe, and key global hubs.

As SVP Business Development, you will define and drive the company’s global commercial growth strategy, identify high-impact opportunities, and lead execution of strategic partnerships, JVs, and long-term supply agreements.
This is a founding executive role with global reach and strategic influence, offering the ability to shape the commercial DNA of a company from inception.

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Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the global business development strategy across trading, LNG, refined products, and infrastructure.
• Originate, structure, and close high-value commercial agreements, joint ventures, and long-term supply/offtake deals.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with NOCs, IOCs, refiners, traders, utilities, governments, and financial institutions.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment of commercial initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Monitor global markets, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical developments, translating insights into actionable commercial opportunities.
• Lead development of commercial frameworks that support multi-billion-dollar project execution and long-term growth.
• Represent the company globally, shaping its commercial profile and strategic partnerships.

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Candidate Profile
• Senior executive experience in business development, commercial strategy, trading, or strategic partnerships within global energy, LNG, refined products, or infrastructure.
• Proven track record in originating, negotiating, and executing complex, high-value commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of global energy markets, cross-border dealmaking, and long-term contracts.
• Ability to operate in complex international environments and lead multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Established network across the Middle East, Europe, and global energy hubs.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical ability, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Hebrew, Arabic, French) advantageous.

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Compensation & Opportunity
• Founding executive-level role within a high-growth global energy company under establishment.
• No fixed monthly salary during the initial phase; compensation is equity-based with long-term performance incentives tied to company growth, project execution, and value creation.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial and strategic architecture of a global energy platform from day one.
• Direct involvement in multi-billion-dollar deals and infrastructure projects across trading, LNG, storage, and refined products.

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Why Join Us
• Lead the commercial strategy of a next-generation global energy company.
• Influence multi-billion-dollar projects in trading, storage, LNG, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with world-class executives and strategic partners across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
• Join a founding executive team driving transformational change, innovation, and global impact.
• Define markets, partnerships, and growth trajectories for a company designed to compete with the world’s leading energy majors.