Senior Business Development Analyst
Senior Business Development Analyst
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Job Description
The De Beers Group Business Development Team is responsible for creating value for the De Beers Group and plays a central role in projects across the business from mining to retail and everything that connects the value chain. Their key deliverables:
Deliver on the inorganic component of an ambitious plan for growth.
Manage transactions (e.g. acquisitions disposals joint-ventures corporate venture capital) from origination to execution.
Identify a pipeline of potential investment or partnership opportunities along the diamond value chain.
The Senior Business Development Analyst will support the VP Business Development in driving growth and expansion opportunities for De Beers. Responsible for analysing market trends and identifying potential business opportunities the Senior Business Development Analyst will also assess the feasibility and viability of new initiatives by conducting financial analysis to evaluate potential investments and to support the development of business cases and proposals which align with the companys strategic objectives and long-term growth targets.
- Project management of M&A transactions - rigorous scheduling of meetings tracking deliverables holding yourself and others on the team to account for project roadmap navigation engaging with external advisors (transaction advisors lawyers)
- Engage with investment target companies develop tactics and negotiate terms of transactions.
- Sit as Board observer on non-group companies.
- Build broad network and collaborate with teams around the business (Strategy Business Units Finance Innovation) to build innovative commercial models and investment cases. Increase influence of Business Development in all commercial thinking of the Group
- Development evaluation and analysis of proposals for potential acquisitions disposals joint ventures and strategic alliances Engage with external advisors (legal counsel investment banks other transaction advisors)
- Evaluation of financial and other information from third-party sources (public and private company)
- Build sophisticated financial models aligned with team guidelines.
- Write exceptional (long-form) investment proposals for governance bodies and funding approval.
- Prepare presentation material to share analysis. Lead presentation and discussion of investment cases at De Beers ExCo level.
- Collaborate across corporate functions to ensure delivery of projects (legal tax corporate finance treasury CoSec)
- Advocate for improved ways of working e.g. digital tools to enhance collaboration prioritisation focus organisation.
- Coaching other Analysts
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in economics finance or business or technical field - ACA CIMA ACCA CFA
- Proven experience in financial economic or technical data sourcing manipulation and analysis
- Experience working in an investment decision making/analysis function (e.g. Business Development Corporate Development Corporate Finance) or as third-party advisor.
- Understanding major economic performance indicators of companies accounts (e.g. sales operating costs EBITDA Cash Flows capex ROCE)
- Ability to transform data into actionable insights.
- Ability to design and work within a project process and roadmap - foundation of the teams work is project delivery.
- Exceptional negotiation communication networking and presentation skills. Must have the credibility impact and commercial maturity necessary to present and influence at a DB ExCo level and shareholder InvestCo level.
- Understanding and appreciation for the temporal dimension of financial value
- Advanced Excel modelling and Microsoft Office Suite skills (incl. MS Teams)
- Analytical thinker- capacity to dissect financial and regulatory requirements and understand their implications on operations.
- Commercial mindset: ability to see beyond the raw data and understand value drivers.
Additional Information :
- A great working environment
- Fantastic pension scheme
- 27 days of holiday bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Private Healthcare
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
- Competitive salary
- Your Choice membership discounts
- Employee share schemes
- Staff discount
- Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
- Free onsite gym
- Flexible benefits package
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe sustainable future for De Beers Groups people shareholders communities and partners.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety health and well-being of our colleagues at work and at home and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others actions work collaboratively and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Building Forever
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications
A full Job spec will be provided to you during the interview process
Should we receive a high number of suitable applications this listing may be closed early
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
