(Senior) Industry Specialist - Mining Engineer/Metallurgist

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking an experienced candidate with a solid technical background and sound business judgment for the position of (Senior) Industry Specialist (Mining Engineer/Metallurgist). This role will contribute to the strategic planning and execution of IFC's involvement in the Minerals & Metals sector and its sustainable development strategy. The role will involve fully participating in new business development, investment appraisal and portfolio supervision activities, keeping updated with latest industry and market trends, and producing research articles related to the industry. As a (Senior) Industry Specialist in the Minerals & Metals team, the individual will play an important role in helping IFC identify investment opportunities, meet client needs, and manage assets, while promoting positive and sustainable development outcomes. The position will be based in either Washington, DC or London.

Requirements

Graduate degree in engineering or metallurgy (or related discipline) with emphasis on mining, mineral processing, smelting and refining.
Broad experience (10+ years minimum) in the metals and mining and metallurgical industry combining operations and project development, with a deep understanding of the interface between technology, operations management, technical parameters, and financial viability of mineral and metallurgy projects.
Expertise in some of the following areas: ore resources/reserves, mining techniques, mine planning, mineral processing, midstream and downstream operations such as smelting and refining, project development, environmental and social considerations, cost estimation (capital and operating), project engineering and construction, feasibility studies, competitive positioning and benchmarking, and markets for metals and industrial minerals.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
Computer literacy is required.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in one or more of other major languages is a plus.
Prior experience in working for a bank / investment fund in appraising metals and mining investments is a plus.

Responsibilities

As a member of multi-disciplinary teams, look for, screen, appraise, and supervise metals and mining projects in the exploration, development, operation and expansion stages.
Develop business strategies including target commodities (e.g., bulk commodities, base metals), regions and clients, as well as potential midstream and downstream opportunities in the value chain (such as smelters).
Participate in business development to build a strong pipeline of investment opportunities including leveraging networks and helping to build client relationships.
Assess the technical and commercial merits of Minerals & Metals projects, as well as the quality of potential investee management and technical teams, to assist in the early-stage screening and detailed due diligence of investment proposals.
Help recruit and supervise Lenders' Independent Engineering firms to support investment decisions, including drafting terms of reference and review reports produced by them.
Assist in the Minerals & Metals portfolio management, through monitoring and supervision of projects which IFC finances including periodic site visits and regular review of project progress.
Ensure technical risks are captured in financial models, including reviewing commodity price projections and markets.
Ensure technical risks are captured in their respective disciplines by working with other specialists, e.g. environmental and social development specialists.
Work with teams and specialists on climate mitigation solutions, including adaptation and climate-resilient operations, support resource efficiency efforts in mining operations.
Contribute to knowledge management to support the Minerals & Metals team including commodity analysis and technical presentations, compile and disseminate relevant sector knowledge.