Ccs Business Developper

Context:
ArcelorMittal is engaged in a very ambitious and challenging Decarbonisation target to reach net zero in 2050. Intermediate objectives have been set in 2030, -25% at group level and -35% at Europe level and will be reached thru an unprecedented steelmaking transition.

This upheaval requires a brand new approach to the overall supply chain that will be completely transformed, especially for renewable energy, green hydrogen, green DRI and scrap.

The spearhead of this transformation is the newly created Decarbonisation Partnerships & JVs.

In coordination with Operations, Government Affairs, Procurement, M&A, the objective is to both fulfil ArcelorMittal decarbonisation targets and initiate vertical integration.

Within Europe-Flat organisation, with a Group mandate, Decarbonisation Partnerships & JVs has the mission to create, implement and develop JVs
- In each of 5 businesses : Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Green DRI & Scrap, CCS
- To foster innovative solutions and cross-fertilize
- Manage & Develop strategic partnerships and JVs from their initial business scope

To fulfill its ambition to build a portfolio of 6-9 Mtpa of CO2 stored in Europe and 1-2 Mtpa in the US including involvement in complex collecting & preparation hubs/consortiums ArcelorMittal is looking for a CCS Business Developer.

CCS value chain to be developed is composed of : 0) after CO2 capture on site ,1) on-shore transport from plant gate to CO2 gathering hub, 2) CO2 gathering hub and export terminal 3) main transport until final storage 4) import terminal 5) final permanent storage

**Business Developer **accountability:

- **Project development**:

- Work with AM plants and external partners/suppliers on the development of projects of Transport and Storage of CO2, with a focus on export hubs
- Lead developments with supplier/partners
- Analyze proposals: Assess, review and propose partnership projects
- Build MoU to define the project objectives, stakes, timeline, governance, etc.
- Lead and follow the developments
- Prioritizie the projects-partners.
- Develop business models required and potential Special Vehicles such as Joint Ventures
- Ensure, once a strategic partnership or JV formed, business plan achievement and develop the company with partners when relevant
- Set up & run proper governance with internal stakeholders to drive and ensure coordination (CTO, Shipping Finance, M&A, Operations, JV Partners, etc.)
- Ensure that JVs compliance fulfils all AM requirements
- First project developments focused on France and Belgium (Flanders)
- **Analysis**
- Develop a thorough knowledge/analysis of the Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage value chain: technical, economical, reglementary, CCS market under development, with the objective to have a full view including Total Cost of Ownership approach and assess impact of any choices of the value chain on the whole value chain
- Identify roadblocks in the developments
- Study new opportunities, analyses/recommendation for decision making
- Analyze supplier/partner’s strategy,
- Understand competitors/other industry strategy and follow up,
- Understand and identify gaps or lacks in regulations or European directives for carbon hubs, transport and sequestration of CO2
- **Other activities**:

- Support development of the group strategy on CCS
- Support lobby/actions with external stakeholders, governments, etc.
- Involved in the team activity

Geographical scope of mission:
The position is based in Luxembourg and reports to CCS business head **. **Travels at European level required as per business needs.

Non European travels more occasional

Competencies:

- Result Oriented
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills = communication, connecting people, persuasion,
- Autonomous
- Ability to communicate with all stakeholder, from lower level to senior management
- Fluent in English, French and Dutch are important assets, other European languages are a plus

**Profile**:

- Education: Master degree in Business/Finance, Business Management, Engineering
- Minimum professional experience of 8-15 years, with a successful business development experience and implementation of complex JV/legal vehicles
- Good communication (discussion, presentation, meetings preparation)
- Ability to navigate through a multi-cultural, international environment, developing solid relationships with different stakeholders
- Well organized
- Committed to respecting deadlines
- Team player