Analyst, Business
Listed on 2026-07-06
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst
Overview
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result.
That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job Description
General Role Purpose
Business Analyst for the Environmental Data Domain at Cobre Panamá, acting as the functional Product Owner. This role serves as the functional owner of environmental data products and as the key liaison between the Environmental Management team and its five Superintendent areas (Reforestation, Protected Areas, Environmental Operations, Compliance and Reporting, and AI/Environmental Studies & Closure), as well as corporate ICT teams (Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity) and the Group AI Portfolio.
The core value of the role is to interpret the nature of environmental data (biodiversity, physicochemical, forestry, geospatial, and operational) and define how it should be captured, governed, integrated, and visualized to generate business intelligence. The role translates business needs into actionable requirements, prioritizes the backlog, validates deliverables, and accepts releases, working closely with subject matter experts for scientific interpretation and with ICT for technical implementation.
Key Accountabilities
Environmental Data Governance and Product Ownership
Maintain and prioritize the backlog of environmental data products, including databases, dashboards, integrations, automation, and reporting.
Define, together with the five Superintendencies, the environmental data roadmap and arbitrate priorities when resource constraints arise.
Establish the definition of done for deliverables and formally accept releases once functional validation is completed.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and traceability throughout the full lifecycle of environmental data.
Collaboration Model with ICT and Technical Areas
Work closely with ICT (Data & Analytics, Architecture, Cybersecurity), the Group AI Portfolio, and OT in the following areas:
Define functional requirements and perform QA validation for databases, data lakes, ETL processes, and integrations in collaboration with Data & Analytics.
Define data classification and access control needs with Cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and Panama’s Data Protection Law (Law 81).
Specify environmental domain data architecture requirements in collaboration with ICT Architecture.
Coordinate AI/ML initiatives within the environmental domain in alignment with the Group AI Portfolio framework.
Define functional requirements and validate field data acquisition platforms, sensors, and network integrations with OT/ICT.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Geography/GIS, or a related field.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Environmental Management, GIS, or Artificial Intelligence.
Desirable certifications include Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), PMP, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, and ArcGIS.
Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in data product management, data analytics, and/or business intelligence, with at least three (3) years in functional ownership roles such as Product Owner, Senior Business Analyst, or equivalent.
Proven experience defining functional requirements for ICT and data teams and accepting deliverables under agile methodologies.
Experience in environmental, mining, or natural resource contexts subject to external audits (EsIA, ISO 14001, TSM, Copper Mark, or equivalent).
Experience designing and implementing executive dashboards and KPI systems.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants.
Technical Knowledge (Must-Have)
Expert-level proficiency in Business Intelligence tools such…
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