Description

Summary of Principle Functions As a member of Cliffs’ Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions team, you will be involved in the execution of Cliffs’ worldwide M&A/Divestiture/Joint Venture/Partnership activities with a specific focus on technical evaluation of the underlying resources under consideration. This position plays an integral role in executing the corporate strategy of the Company. You will work across multiple departments and be intimately involved in the full transaction lifecycle including target identification, technical evaluation, valuation, due diligence, negotiations and integration activities. Primary Responsibilities

• Strong technical analytical skills accompanied by demonstrated financial expertise.
• Provide technical leadership of resource evaluation including analysis of reserves, technical mining studies, feasibility of development plans, mining cost estimates and capital expenditure programs.
• Manage and monitor the interpretation of geological data/information and establish systems to capture the value of this data into the future to create appropriate recommendations for technical and financial merits of potential transactions.

Essential Functions• Participate in M&A/Divestiture/JV/Partnership transactions on a worldwide basis.• Assess strategic fit of acquisition candidates, with particular emphasis on identification of risks and opportunities.• Develop analytical tools and methodologies to support departmental activities.• Ability to multi-task on time sensitive work products.• Logically interpret multiple data sources to develop and factually support business recommendations.• “Presence” with senior management.• Craft Board-and Executive-level presentations detailing merits of proposed transactions.• Participate in integration planning and execution for acquired companies.• Assist with development of Cliffs’ worldwide transaction pipeline.• Ability to manage Analyst team members.• High level of initiative, with problem identification and resolution skills.• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Education:• Technical and financial education at Masters and/or Bachelors levels.• MBA or Masters degree in technical related discipline including Mining, Geology, Metals and/or Engineering preferred• Bachelors in technical related discipline or Finance/Accounting required Experience:• 6-10+ year’s practical business experience.• Must possess demonstrated technical evaluation skills in prior work experience.• Ideal candidates will have spent time in mining or natural resource focused organizations and possess M&A transaction experience.• Prior experience in corporate development and/or investment banking functions is a strong plus