Business Analyst - Corporate Development

Business Analyst - Corporate Development

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck's Corporate Office sits in one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck's corporate functions - all working toward Teck's purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Development and working within the broader Corporate Development team, the Corporate Development Business Analyst is responsible for: (1) the development of analyses of a broad range of strategic, economic, financial and business activities including analysis of major investment decisions such as organic development projects and/or acquisitions (capital allocation); and (2) support the identification, evaluation and follow-up of opportunities with an overall goal of acquiring or advancing high margin, high value assets that will provide growth and diversification for the Company in multiple commodities and global jurisdictions.

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Perform economic assessment of major internal and external investment opportunities:
  • Develop financial models for asset valuations
  • Draw on expertise/resources from across the organization to complete comprehensive and detailed assessment of opportunities
  • Participate in acquisition due diligence teams, including travel to project sites where appropriate
  • Use 3rd party databases to gather asset information and market comparables
• Coordinate and support Teck's capital allocation framework:
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of Teck's assets and projects
  • Summarize major metrics, trends, themes, projects and priorities; and,
  • Help prioritize capital allocation across the company and external opportunities based on key investment metrics and criteria
• Prepare presentation and information packages to assist senior management in decision making
• Continuously acquire general knowledge of tax regimes, financial, business and economic conditions in countries the company is considering investing in to apply this knowledge appropriately in the evaluation of investments

• A degree in Business, Engineering, Geology or a related field
• A professional designation related to finance (e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Mineral Economics) and previous experience in the Energy and Natural Resources sector or investment banking will be considered an asset
• 2-5 years demonstrated ability in delivering solutions and relevant business analysis
• Ability to develop and interpret financial models with a strong understanding of business drivers and relevant outputs required to promote decision making
• Solid understanding of analytical methods and concepts in finance with the ability to apply economic, accounting, financial and investment principles to the solution of corporate business problems
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and be adaptable to respond effectively and efficiently to opportunities as they arise
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate with personnel at all levels of seniority from other functional areas across the Company and external organizations
• Self motivated and able to prioritize amongst multiple projects at once
• A student of the industry – possess or develop the background and expertise to contribute…