Specialist, Business Development

AngloGold Ashanti • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Business Development assists the Business Development & Strategy team in developing and executing corporate strategy to optimize AngloGold Ashanti’s portfolio. The role conducts industry and peer research, builds financial models, prepares valuation assessments, and supports strategic assessments such as new country entries or diversification strategies. It also involves liaising with external advisers, preparing detailed presentations for management and the Board, managing data rooms for divestments, and maintaining a dashboard of active projects and external acquisition opportunities.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant finance or mining-related technical discipline, supplemented by a relevant postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, Corporate Finance, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or a related field.
• Advanced financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Understanding of key drivers, technical components (geology, mining, processing), and the life cycle of operations in the resource sector.
• Ability to understand the connection between corporate strategy and transaction scenarios, and demonstrate business foresight regarding return on investment and strategic benefit.
• Ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to the technical and financial aspects of the resource sector.
• Well-developed industry networks.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned aspects of corporate transactions, including commercial due diligence, financial analysis, and preparation of required documentation and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Legal, and Financial representatives on transaction structures and support senior representatives in reaching decision points.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial models of targets to meet AGA standards.
• Maintain an active opportunity dashboard to track actions, target identification status, and progress across growth functions.
• Establish, prepare, and manage the Chief Development Officer and Business Development budgets, including monitoring monthly and quarterly expenditures and supporting revised forecasts.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with investment banks, industry counterparts, and external advisers or intermediaries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislated regulations, policies, and governance standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level