Specialist, Business Development

Role Overview

The Specialist, Business Development assists the Business Development & Strategy team in developing and executing corporate strategy to optimize the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) portfolio. The incumbent conducts industry and peer research, builds financial models, prepares valuation assessments, and supports strategic assessments such as new country entries or diversification strategies.

What You Will Do

Execute assigned aspects of corporate transactions, including commercial due diligence, financial analysis, and the preparation of required documentation and recommendations. Collaborate with Business Development, Legal, and Financial representatives on transaction structures and support senior representatives to decision points.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant finance or mining-related technical discipline, supplemented by a relevant post-graduate qualification such as an MBA, Corporate Finance, or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or a related field is required.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant finance or mining-related technical discipline, supplemented by a relevant post-graduate qualification such as an MBA, Corporate Finance, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or a related field.
• Advanced financial modelling and analysis skills, alongside an understanding of the key drivers, technical components (geology, mining, processing), and the life cycle of operations in the resource sector.
• The ability to understand the line-of-sight between corporate strategy and transaction scenarios, demonstrating business foresight regarding return on investment and strategic benefit.
• The ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams; well-developed industry networks are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays
• Employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellbeing reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule

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