Principal Business Development

OUR PEOPLE

At IGO, our people are important to us. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. We come from a range of places, backgrounds and experience and we are excited about what we can achieve together.  When you join us, we will invest in your career and your development, to help you achieve your goals, now and into the future. That is the IGO difference.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Principal – Business Development will help support our ambitious growth plans through the identification of new opportunities via merger and acquisition opportunities, strategic transactions and opportunistic investments.  The role is for a fixed-term 12-month contract (parental leave coverage) with the potential for contract extension or transfer to a permanent position subject to performance.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process including target identification, due diligence, negotiations, planning and deal management activities;
• Develop and implement corporate development strategies and initiatives in line with IGO’s strategic objectives and inorganic growth pipeline;
• Provide strategic analysis and advice to the Head of Business Development and Executive Leadership Team;
• Develop and maintain networking relationships in the global investment community, as well as participants in metals, mining and processing industries to understand industry trends and explore new business opportunities;
• Ensure department and organisational compliance to governance standards and ASX policies;
• Proactively manage IGO equity portfolio and royalty book; and
• Provide advice to the Head of Business Development and Executive Leadership Team on optimal funding options available to IGO through connectivity with debt and equity capital markets

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our value proposition to you includes the following:

• An attractive remuneration package featuring Reward and Recognition incentives including short term incentive opportunities;
• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, building your professional network via conference event participation and formal training programs;
• Access to our Health and Wellness programs and Flexible Work options.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a corporate development role which may have been gained from a diverse background in investment banking or within a resources company. As well as being approachable and collaborative you will also have demonstrated success in a similar role. As a leader within the IGO business, you will have an open communication style and champion an environment that fosters creative ideas and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated capability in transaction due diligence and execution within the mining and resources sector;
• A shared value alignment with IGO, particularly around the clean energy space;
• Strong commercial and negotiating skills;
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at the highest level;
• Proven experience acting in an advisory capacity to the Executive Leadership Team;
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (Masters degree preferred); and
• Thorough working knowledge of, and ability to comply with legislative Act(s) and/or regulations applicable to Mergers and Acquisitions, Due Diligence and Investor Relations.

Apply Today

Apply today with an up-to-date resume and covering letter to express your interest in this role. IGO reserves the right to withdraw adverts prior to scheduled closing dates.

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About Us

IGO is an ASX 100 listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cult