GM - Corporate Development

General Manager - Corporate Development

At Yancoal, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of strategic excellence.

• Full time permanent opportunity based in Sydney.
• Work for ASX 200 mining organisation with a market capitalisation of $8 billion in a key Leadership role.
• Lead the growth strategy for Yancoal and execute transformational corporate transactions for the company.  

Who are we?

Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

But mining is about much more than just the product we export or how it is used. The Australian mining sector creates rewarding careers. Mining allows Australian regional towns to thrive. Mining underpins government budgets and provides people, communities and societies with a future. Yancoal’ s story goes beyond our product. It is about the positive impact we have on people’s lives and livelihoods: graduates getting a foot in the door; the people who serve us our morning coffee on the way to work; the local businesses we support; the environment we regenerate; the communities we nurture; the workplace culture we create; the mateship we foster; and the Australian families that rely on us for a future. At Yancoal we are looking for those individuals that show dedication to their role, are courageous and focused on driving success for the company and themselves through their career pathway.

What does your daily life look like at Yancoal?

This is a key leadership role that spans strategic development, major corporate transactions, key strategic projects, high-impact project management and executive-level communications. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will be part of a dynamic and motivated team.  The role will require you to:

• Work with key stakeholders to set the company’s strategic direction. 
• Execute the company’s growth strategy in coal, other minerals and renewable energy.
• Identify, evaluate and execute M&A opportunities.
• Conduct analysis of investment opportunities and prepare reports to senior management detailing key benefits and risks and provide recommendation to maximise return for the company.
• Oversee updates to Yancoal’ s corporate valuation model to reflect life of mine, 5 year plan and budget changes. Work with various stakeholders on different scenarios and options to maximise value.
• Prepare business and financial analysis on other strategic projects to provide a sound and rigorous basis for decision making.
• Maintain relationships with external parties such as other mining companies, investment banks and joint venture partners.
• Develop and motivate staff, provision of formal and informal feedback & appraisal – in order to maximise subordinate & departmental performance.  

What do you need to be successful in the role?

To be successful in the role you will require the following skills: Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate development, M&A, strategic planning and business analysis, preferably in the mining industry.
• Experience in leading M&A and other corporate development activities

Qualification:

• A tertiary degree in a relevant field such as finance, law and mining engineering.

Skills:

• Detailed technical knowledge of company valuation and M&A execution, including due diligence, financial modelling and valuation, transaction management, legal documentation, commercial negotiations, bid strategy and tactics.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and functions.
• Ability to influence and engage, through both written and verbal communication, with a wide diversity of audiences.
• Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes and come up with lateral solutions to resolve issues.
• Innovative and intuitive approach to researching and originating corporate development opportunities including acquisition targets and other new opportunities, combined with advanced evaluation, reporting and decision-making skills with a results-driven focus.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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