Associate Director, Metals & Mining M&A

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Join our Metals & Mining Investment Banking team as an Associate Director, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior colleagues through the origination, structuring, and execution of sophisticated transactions across global markets. This position offers comprehensive exposure to a diverse range of investment banking advisory services, with opportunities to deepen your expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets transactions, and sector‑specific insights particularly focused on metals, mining, and critical minerals.

Ideal candidates will bring 2–3 years of relevant investment banking experience, emphasizing transaction execution in natural resources and related sectors, coupled with strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that values analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex cross‑border deals, providing a unique platform to advance your professional career. Embrace this exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team delivering innovative financial solutions with tangible global impact.

• Lead the end‑to‑end execution of mergers and acquisitions transactions, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and timely delivery throughout all phases.
• Develop and refine comprehensive financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF) and leveraged buyout (LBO) analyses, to evaluate company valuations under diverse operational scenarios and transaction structures.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentation materials addressing strategic options, market positioning, and execution frameworks for client interactions.
• Engage actively in transaction origination, due diligence processes, document drafting, and coordination among internal and external stakeholders to drive successful deal closures.
• Collaborate with Directors and Vice Presidents to draft marketing and transaction documentation, maintaining high standards and consistency across materials.
• Review work produced by junior team members, providing constructive feedback to uphold quality and accuracy.
• Support the training and professional development of junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and knowledge‑sharing environment.
• Conduct thorough industry, country, and company research including benchmarking analyses to inform strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across Standard Chartered to leverage expertise and resources effectively.
• Manage day‑to‑day project progress, mitigating risks and ensuring seamless execution support on live transactions.

• Advanced proficiency in financial statement analysis and interpreting complex financial data to guide strategic decision‑making.
• Demonstrable experience providing a full spectrum of investment banking services, with specific focus on natural resources, metals, mining, and critical minerals sectors.
• Strong track record in managing M&A operations and delivering successful deal outcomes under demanding conditions.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple complex assignments concurrently.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and external clients effectively.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with aptitude for coaching and mentoring junior professionals.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, engineering, or a closely related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Professional certifications relevant to UK financial regulations are highly desirable, reinforcing your understanding of compliance standards.
• Fluency in English is essential to effectively communicate within a multinational corporate environment.
• Previous professional experience in investment banking focused on natural resources, including metals, mining, and critical minerals sectors.
• Hands‑on experience managing full lifecycle transaction execution encompassing both M&A and financing transactions within the metals and mining arena.
• Exposure to public market M&A transactions is advantageous,…