MBA Intern Business Development _M/F

In the context of growing competition for access to metals and to support the Group’s strategy to become a leader in the metals of the energy transition (namely in lithium, nickel and cobalt), a Business Development team was created in January 2023.

The team is composed of the Vice President of Business Development and the BD Officer, based in Paris, and by BD Managers located in the countries of active development (Chile, Indonesia). The team reports to the Strategy, Development and Innovation Director who seats at the Group Executive Committee.

The role of the BD team is to identify and secure high potential early-stage opportunities for Eramet to provide future growth options for Eramet. To achieve this ambitious goal, the BD team works with several other of the Group’s Business Units (Lithium, Nickel, Mineral Sands and Manganese) and Support Functions (Strategy, Exploration, M&A, Legal, Finance, Communications and Public Affairs).

The BD team is also in constant relation with many public and private external stakeholders to initiate deals, build partnerships, carry communication activities, or acquire mining titles. The team interacts with governments, embassies, universities, junior mining companies, private players from the EV-battery value chain, among others.

The aim of this internship is to offer an opportunity:

In terms of Industry Knowledge:

• Provide insight into how metals support the energy transition.

• Provide an in-depth view of how mineral exploration is organized.

• Ensure discovery of how mining contracts are negotiated and under what commercial conditions.

• Provide an understanding of the economics of a mining site.

In terms of Hard and soft skills:

• Provide practical training on financial modeling and valuation of mining assets.

• Provide practical training on how to communicate complex issues to executive committees.

• Develop your negotiation skills to see how external partners are selected and contracts are concluded.

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group for an exciting professional adventure rich in opportunities to reveal all your potential with our MBA Intern Business Development _M/F offer!

Missions:

Your main missions consist of participating in the activities of:

1. Development of business opportunities:

• Completing company (mining juniors, metallurgy companies, cathode material producers…) profiling for partnership or acquisition schemes – Who are we dealing with?

• Preparing high level financial valuations of the incoming opportunities using DCF, multiples methodologies in coordination with Finance and M&A – What is the size of the prize?

• Support the development of business briefings to ExCom members – Develop the right strategic approach to obtain support.

• Contribute to the preparation of meeting material with internal and external stakeholders and support the coordination with the different directions involved to ensure the team is able to deliver on time.

• Develop reporting tools to manage the progression of opportunities that are available to Eramet.

2. Structuration of the business development process:

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• Support weekly project portfolio reviews and weekly Steercos for specific projects.

• Maintain the opportunity data base (~30-50 active opportunities) and maintain the contact with the prospects and partners.

Position based at the headquarters of the Eramet Group in Paris in the 15th arrondissement and will be filled for a duration of six (06) months.

Required profile:

• MBA student with a few years of professional experience.

• Applicants must hold a valid work visa in France for the duration of the internship.

• The team is very international and works in English first, then French and Spanish. A good English level is required, Spanish is a plus.

• Appetite for developing new business opportunities.

• Interested by the mining industry and ideally has a technical background that will assist with understanding mining and metals value chains and business models.

• Likes to work with several stakeholders and on multiple topics at the same time.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good writing and interpersonal skills

• Good understanding of financial modelling and valuation concepts

• Able to work under pressure (deliver in short deadlines) Prior experience in business development, corporate finance or management consulting is a plus.

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At Eramet, we take care of our employees with:

• Attractive compensation, reimbursements for sporting and cultural activities and access to Learning platforms to develop your skills.

• Premium health and insurance coverage

• A company restaurant with unbeatable value for money.

• 100% support for your Navigo

• An international environment with exceptional projects and development opportunities in an expanding group

• Real onboarding for a successful start in the company

If you are looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment, join us now for an exciting experience! 🔥🌎💼

Present on five continents and bringing together more than 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a group marked by diversity. Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, their sexual orientation. We guarantee support and development opportunities for everyone throughout their professional career.