Business Analyst

Teck Resources; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources is seeking a Corporate Development Business Analyst to analyze strategic investments, build financial models, and assist in evaluating major opportunities for growth across commodities and jurisdictions.

You will work with the Corporate Development team to prioritize capital allocation, prepare decision-ready information for senior management, and stay current on tax and economic conditions impacting investment choices.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Engineering or Geology required.
• Finance designation (CFA/CPA/CAIA) and/or MBA/MSc in Mineral Economics is an asset.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in energy/natural resources or investment banking.
• Ability to develop and interpret financial models with a strong understanding of business drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Spanish language skills would be an asset.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10% of the year).

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety rules
• Perform economic assessment of major internal and external opportunities: develop financial models and gather market data
• Coordinate and support Teck's capital allocation framework and summarize key metrics
• Prepare presentations and information packages for senior management decisions
• Continuously acquire knowledge of tax regimes and financial conditions in countries of interest
• Support due diligence on acquisitions and asset developments, including site travels as needed
• Collaborate across functions to apply investment principles to decision making
• Prioritize opportunities based on investment criteria and potential value

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Travel willingness

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Geology

MBA or MSc in Mineral Economics (asset)

Finance designation (CFA/CPA/CAIA) and related credentials (asset)

Job description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 5-8 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 to commodity and industry specific analysis both regionally and globally
• A high degree of critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Foreign language skills (particularly Spanish) would be an asset
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice. The amount of travel required to perform the role will vary but could typically be approximately 10% of the year

Pay Range: CAD $95,000 - $118,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters-to the world, to our communities and to your future.

As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way . At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.