Business Development Manager; FTC

Job Description

We’re looking for a fixed term (up to 12 months) Business Development Manager to join De Beers Group during an exciting period of transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work across the full diamond value chain from mining to retail, identifying and delivering strategic investment opportunities that shape the future of our business. Importantly, we are open to candidates across a range of experience levels.

Whether you’re building your career in corporate development or already leading transactions and shaping strategy, we’ll tailor the scope of the role to match your experience and impact.

The Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth for De Beers Group across the diamond value chain. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, evaluating, and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Operating at the centre of the business, the role collaborates across functions from mining to retail, to originate and deliver high‑impact investment initiatives aligned to Group strategy.

Depending on experience and capability, the successful candidate will operate with varying degrees of ownership: from supporting transaction delivery through to leading end‑to‑end business development strategy, stakeholder engagement, and execution.

• Identify, originate, and prioritise business development opportunities aligned with De Beers strategy
• Build and maintain a pipeline of investment and partnership opportunities across the value chain
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable business development initiatives
• Lead or support end‑to‑end execution of transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, venture investments)
• Develop robust business cases, including financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment
• Manage transaction processes including due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors (investment banks, legal counsel, consultants)
• Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and organisational standards

• Build and maintain relationships with internal senior leadership, ExCo, and functional teams
• Engage external stakeholders including governments, partners, financial institutions, and advisors
• Present insights, recommendations, and investment cases to senior governance forums
• Influence decision‑making through strong commercial insight and storytelling
• Manage complex, cross‑functional projects with clear milestones, accountability, and delivery discipline
• Drive execution through collaboration with Strategy, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Innovation and Business Units
• Improve ways of working through tools, processes, and prioritisation frameworks
• Support post‑transaction integration planning where relevant

• At more experienced levels:
  • Lead business development programmes and transaction teams
  • Coach and develop analysts and junior team members
  • Contribute to shaping the overall business development agenda
• Support senior team members on project delivery and analysis
• Take ownership of defined work streams within transactions

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in business development, corporate development, or corporate finance (or advisory equivalent)
• Strong track record of working on investment evaluation, transactions, or strategic projects
  • Mid‑level
    :
    Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering transactions and financial analysis
  • Senior level
    :
    Proven leadership in originating, structuring, and executing complex deals and influencing senior stakeholders

• Strong financial modelling and valuation capability
• Deep understanding of key financial metrics (EBITDA, cash flow, ROCE, etc.)
• Ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,…