Senior Research Analyst - Mining & Beneficiation

Introduction

Purpose of the role

The Senior Mining Research Analyst will provide specialist research, financial analysis and

investment insights to support the Mining Sector Specialist and Investment Teams in the

identification, assessment and development of mining investment opportunities.

The role requires a strong understanding of the mining and exploration value chain, commodity

markets and mining project economics. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct

research on the mining and commodity sectors, evaluate mining companies and projects from both

an investment and technical-commercial perspective, including geological potential, mineral

resources and reserves, mine development plans, capital and operating costs, commodity price

assumptions, project economics and key development risks.

Duties & Responsibilities

​​Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse global and African mining trends, including commodity supply and demand, pricing, cost curves, industry structure, capital allocation and investment activity.

• Conduct fundamental, thematic and investment research on the mining sector, commodities, and mining and exploration companies, and translate research findings into actionable investment views and recommendations.

• Support the Sector Specialist and Investment Teams in developing and evaluating the  pipeline of mining and exploration investment opportunities.

• Conduct and support technical, commercial and investment due diligence on mining and exploration opportunities, including assessment of geology/resources, mine plans, production assumptions, capital and operating costs, infrastructure requirements, project development risks and overall economic viability.

• Review technical studies, Competent Persons' Reports and other technical information, and identify assumptions requiring further investigation or independent technical verification.

• Review mining financial models, with a strong understanding of mining project cash flows, DCF/NPV valuations, company valuations, sensitivities, scenarios and investment returns.

• Assist Investment Teams with transaction evaluation and preparation of relevant investment documentation.

Competencies and skills

• Team player

• Self-Starter

• Interpersonal skills

• Planning and organising

• Presentation skills

• Financial analysis and interpretation3

• Financial modeling skills

• Ability to undertake research

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong numerical skills

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Experience in working on Bloomberg (preferred)

• Must possess the desire and ability to work in a collaborative and intensive team-orientated

environment within an established and successful investment process

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Post graduate qualification in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineral Economics, Finance,

• Investment Management, Commerce, Economics or a related field2

• 4 to 6 years relevant relevant experience in the mining sector, mining investment analysis,mining equity research, mining corporate finance, mining project evaluation ormining/exploration due diligence.

• Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality with keen attention to detail and ability to

• work across different teams within the division.

• Must possess the desire and ability to work in a collaborative and intensive team-orientated

• environment.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?

• Post graduate qualification in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineral Economics, Finance,

• Investment Management, Commerce, Economics or a related field2

• 4 to 6 years relevant relevant experience in the mining sector, mining investment analysis,mining equity research, mining corporate finance, mining project evaluation ormining/exploration due diligence.