Head of Due Diligence - Remote (Contractor)

Job Title: Head of Due Diligence - Remote Start Date: 2026-08-26 - 2026-09-25 Vacancy Type: Contractor PMB001251 Sectors: Finance/Investments Location: Any Region , Any Location Salary: Brief: aca|acca|big 4 transaction services/m&a|ca|cfa|cima|engineering|geoscience|head of due diligence|mining Head of Due Diligence - Remote Our US client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head of Due Diligence to join their team remotely. Detail: Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end buy-side due diligence process, managing timelines, workstreams, advisors, and key decision deadlines Coordinate technical, environmental, regulatory, legal, commercial, tax, HR, and IT diligence Lead financial due diligence, including quality of earnings, working capital, net debt, capex, and normalized EBITDA Build and maintain transaction valuation models covering DCF, EV/EBITDA, NAV, and comparable transactions Integrate operational and technical assumptions, including production, costs, reserves/resources, and capex, into financial models Identify and escalate key risks, red flags, and valuation impacts and translate findings into clear investment recommendations Prepare Investment Committee, board, lender, and co-investor materials Work with legal counsel on transaction documents, warranties, indemnities, and conditions precedent Manage the transaction process through signing and completion, including data room and stakeholder coordination Requirements Experience in Big 4 Transaction Services/M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or investment advisory Proven experience managing buy-side or sell-side transactions from due diligence through completion Strong hands-on financial modelling and valuation experience, including DCF and comparable company/transaction analysis Strong understanding of mining-specific due diligence, including reserves/resources, life-of-mine planning, capex, permitting, and ESG considerations Experience coordinating technical, legal, environmental, tax, and other transaction advisors CA/ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent qualification Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders Relevant mining, engineering, or geoscience experience is advantageous Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted. show more... For more information please contact: Laura Dodd Apply