Investment Banking / M&A Lead – Mining & Commodities

Key Responsibilities:Deal Origination & Evaluation• Source and assess deals in exploration and mining rights, projects, and operating assets (acquisitions, farm-ins, JVs, and divestments).• Lead financial modelling, valuation, and scenario analysis.• Integrate geological, technical, and feasibility inputs into investment decisions.Transaction Execution & Negotiation• Lead end-to-end M&A execution: due diligence, structuring, documentation, and approvals.• Lead negotiations with project owners, rights holders, landowners, governments, and key partners.• Align with legal, tax, and advisors to manage risk and optimize structure.Technical & Commercial Due Diligence• Oversee data rooms, project information, and technical documentation.• Coordinate technical DD with geology, mining, and ESG specialists and convert findings into clear commercial views.• Join site visits and management meetings for overseas projects.Stakeholder & Relationship Management• Serve as primary external contact with project owners, rights holders, sellers, co-investors, and financiers.• Build strategic relationships in China, Singapore, Africa and other key jurisdictions.• Represent the company in negotiations, partner discussions, and industry forums.Documentation & Communication• Prepare investment proposals, IC papers, term sheets and deal presentations.• Draft and translate (EN/中文) key project documents and reports.• Ensure transactions align with company strategy, standards, and risk appetite.Requirements:5–10+ years in investment banking, PE, corporate development or M&A, ideally in mining/resources/commoditiesExperience with exploration/mining rights, resource assets or project portfoliosStrong financial modelling and deal execution track recordBilingual in English and Chinese (spoken and written) with strong business communication skills in both languages.Willing to travel and visit overseas/remote mining sitesStrong communication, cross-cultural collaboration skills and a hands-on, deal-driven mindset.Open to candidates based in Singapore and Mainland China: Cross-border experience:If based in Singapore: prior experience working with/within Mainland China and African mining or commodity projects is highly preferred.If based in Mainland China: exposure to Singapore and African markets is highly preferred.