Aspect Holdings, an independent, privately owned and highly entrepreneurial energy company, has built global success through innovation, creativity, and diversity. For over thirty years, Aspect, with our affiliates and subsidiaries, has engaged in exploration, investment, and development activities in North America and Europe.
The Business Development position will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of new business opportunities primarily focused on upstream oil and gas exploration globally, with current focus in central Europe. This role requires a technically grounded professional with a degree in petroleum engineering, strong project management capabilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and can translate technical insights into commercial success.
If you are interested in joining an innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced team, we invite you to apply for this position.
Specific Responsibilities:
•Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities in upstream oil and gas and adjacent energy sectors
•Lead the end-to-end business development process, from opportunity sourcing and technical evaluation to deal structuring and execution
•Collaborate with technical teams (engineering, geology, land) to assess feasibility and value of potential projects
•Develop and maintain financial models and commercial frameworks to support investment decisions
•Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including operators, investors, and service providers
•Prioritize and manage a portfolio of exploration opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines
•Present clear, data-driven recommendations to the executive team, articulating technical merits, risks, and financial implications of potential opportunities
•Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic direction
•Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and updates for the executive team, ensuring clarity and alignment with company objectives
•Support integration of new ventures into existing operations
•Unlock access to new reserves through innovative deal-making
•Help shape our international portfolio over the next decade
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related technical discipline; MBA or equivalent business training is a plus
•10+ years of experience in the energy industry, with at least 5 years in business development or commercial roles.
•Strong understanding of reservoir engineering, reserve estimation, and upstream oil and gas operations
•Proficiency in financial modeling and economic analysis tools
•Ability to synthesize complex technical and financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
•Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
•Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, opportunity-driven approach
•Familiarity with the international oil and gas market including production sharing agreements and international regulatory regimes is highly desirable
Location:
•Expected to be “Hybrid-Denver”
Travel:
•~20% , primarily in Europe
Compensation:
•Salary & Title Expectations: Based on Experience
•HSA including employer contribution
•FSA accounts, parking, dependent care and medical
•Long and short-term disability
•Employee Assistance Program
•TeleHealth / Virtual Care
•Up to 6% 401K match, with immediate vesting
•LegalShield identity protection and legal services
Aspect Core Values:
INTEGRITY - Be courageous with truth.
We are committed to conducting our business with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles.
PERFORMANCE - Get things done, well.
W
e strive for excellence and accomplishments.
GROWTH - Always better.
We embrace innovation, encourage curiosity, and empower our employees to continuously expand their skills and knowledge.
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spect Management Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by applicable nondiscrimination law. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job related factors. Any person needing reasonable accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources.