Joint Ventures Business Analyst

Role Overview

This position supports management and the Board by turning complex business, financial, operational, and governance information into clear analysis and decision-ready recommendations across the maritime asset lifecycle. It also provides administrative, coordination, and data management support to the LNG Joint Ventures team, helping maintain effective control over JV records, documentation, stakeholder interactions, and operational information related to Nakilat’s LNG joint ventures and associated vessels.

Business and Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and scenario/sensitivity analysis to support commercial and asset-related decisions for JV vessels.
• Support forecasting, variance reviews, and identification of the main value, cash, and risk drivers.
• Assist in assessing strategic alternatives across the asset lifecycle, including build, operate, maintain, extend, and dispose decisions.
• Track levered and unlevered IRR figures for all operating assets.
• Prepare annual notional OPEX estimates to support efficiency initiatives.
• Carry out yearly vessel operating budget reviews and variance analysis.
• Build and maintain financial and operational databases for the JVs.
• Keep SHEQ, operational, financial, and commercial performance data updated on monthly, yearly, and other required cycles.
• Benchmark JV performance, vessel performance, and service provider performance.
• Prepare concise notes, summaries, and presentations for management and Board review.

Administrative Support

• Update and manage key JV agreements and contracts, including Ship Management Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Corporate Service Agreements, and Time Charter Parties.
• Maintain the JV partner organogram and keep the industry networking database current.
• Organize Board meeting schedules and support coordination with the JV team.
• Maintain Board briefing and guidance materials to ensure meeting readiness.
• Coordinate meetings and engagements with ship managers, charterers, shipyards, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Keep complete records of communications, approvals, resolutions, presentations, surveys, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain inspection documentation and superintendent reports for JV vessels.
• Check JV vessel invoices against approved budgets.
• Support the preparation of budget letters and assist with internal and external audit submissions.

Data Administration

• Provide administrative assistance to the JV Manager on new mandates, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain quarterly JV KPIs and the JV Risk Register.
• Update operating expense, dry dock, and capital expenditure records.
• Ensure documentation, controls, and decision trails remain clear and audit-ready.

Expected Outcomes

• JV documentation and records are filed accurately and in an orderly manner.
• Data analysis is delivered accurately and on time to support operational and strategic improvement.
• Internal and external audit requirements are met with strong compliance.
• Reports and presentations for the JV department are delivered at a high standard.
• Professionalism, clarity, and reliability strengthen credibility with stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. A master’s degree in Business Administration is considered an advantage, though it is not mandatory. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in an analytical, commercial, or finance role within the maritime or shipping industry.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong analytical and economic analysis capability
• Knowledge of analytical models and methodologies
• Understanding of shipping economics
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Data quality management and error detection
• Ability to apply quality checks and corrective actions
• Capacity to assess and adopt new technologies for better data management
• Report writing and executive presentation preparation
• Stakeholder coordination and document control

Additional Information

This role is based in Doha, Qatar and is a full-time, onsite position with Nakilat.