Support our Iron Ore Trading team as a Business Development Specialist.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Work with the Head of Iron Ore Marketing department and Trading team to originate, structure, and execute transactions across various structures, including M&As, divestments, loans/prepayments, and structured financing.
* Perform financial analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration by Glencore's Iron Ore division, which primarily include prepayments to mining companies against physical offtake, equity and debt investments in mining assets, as well as other financings within the iron ore and steel space.
* Develop content for marketing/execution materials for various transactions.
* Create financial models and detailed valuation analysis for various transactions.
* Interact with senior team members and counterparty teams to perform transactions and identify and manage all risks in a given deal.
* Guide, review, and coordinate the work of other technical team members to move the execution process forward.
* Liaise with internal and external parties on transactions (e.g. lawyers, accountants, counterparties).
* Assist with client negotiations, Q&A process, and management interviews.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field from a highly-regarded educational institution.
* 2-6 years of work experience in an investment banking front office role, preferably in mining or natural resources investment banking, or alternatively in equity research or project finance with a focus on metals and mining.
* Strong financial modelling skills (high proficiency in Excel).
* Understand the transaction cycle and the steps in the process and are execution-oriented.
* Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, counterparties, and key stakeholders in other lines of business.
* Holding a Swiss work permit or passport holder of CH/EU.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proficient in utilizing both MS Excel and MS PowerPoint software.
* Collaborative with an independent and positive work attitude.
* Able to travel across the globe on short notice.
* Efficient and well-organized working skills.
* Able to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds.
Benefits:
* We are committed to providing benefits that promote mental, physical, and financial well-being.
* We reimburse public transport for commuting to work; alternatively, we offer free parking space.
* We provide tuition assistance for further education and training courses.
* We have a competitive parental leave policy.
* Employees' Swiss Pension 2nd pillar is fully paid by Glencore.
About Us:
Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life.
We produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
We have a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources.
We are proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals.