At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead due diligence for global financiers and mining companies, driving strategic decisions.
- Company: Palaris, a trusted advisory firm in the mining and resources sector.
- Benefits: Flexible location, diverse projects, and opportunities to influence major investment decisions.
- Other info: Mentor a team of analysts and enjoy unmatched project variety across the globe.
- Why this job: Shape billion-dollar decisions and work with top-tier clients in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong mining operations knowledge and experience in financial analysis and stakeholder communication.
The predicted salary is between 123300 - 150700 $ per year.
Step into a high profile role where your mining expertise and financial acumen will directly influence major investment decisions across the global resources sector. We’re seeking a Senior Manager/Executive – Mining Economics and Value Analysis to take a lead role in delivering complex, high value work for international banks, financiers, and mining companies of all sizes - from emerging explorers to multinational producers. This role can be based in Newcastle or Brisbane (talk to us if another location suits you - we are flexible for the right person).
About Us
Palaris is a specialist advisory firm to the mining and resources sector across the world. With over 5,000 projects delivered in over 50 countries across 30 different commodity types, we are the trusted advisor to resource companies, financial institutions, equity investors, and government agencies. Our service delivery is across independent advisory, due diligences, technical and mine optimisation studies, engineering and asset management, project services, safety, health & risk, and decarbonisation.
Why Join Us?
- Unmatched Project Variety: You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of engagements spanning commodities, geographies, and asset types. Including due diligence for major global financiers and technical/financial assessments across a broad range of mining assets and organisations.
- Blend Technical Mining with Financial Expertise: This opportunity is ideal for someone who has held a senior technical, executive or finance leadership role in mining, and who wants to apply their operational understanding and study experience to a wider set of clients and transactions. You will work alongside a group of highly regarded technical and financial specialists to achieve value added results for our clients.
- Influence Multi Billion-Dollar Decisions: The work is intellectually challenging and commercially impactful and will underpin critical decisions on mining assets worth billions of dollars, providing deep insights that shape investment, expansion, acquisition, and development strategies. This is a highly visible role where you’ll regularly engage with global financiers, boards, and senior executives of major mining organisations, positioning you as a trusted advisor at the centre of major industry transactions.
About the Role
As Senior Manager/Executive – Mining Economics and Value Analysis, you will:
- Lead due diligence engagements for international banks, financiers, private equity groups, and mining companies.
- Evaluate mining assets, including feasibility studies, optimisations, expansions, developments, acquisitions, and divestments.
- Prepare and present insights that drive strategic decision making for international financiers, boards, and senior executives.
- Integrate technical mining understanding (reserves, operations, cost models, mine plans) with sophisticated financial modelling and valuation.
- Build strong relationships with global stakeholders across both the mining and finance sectors, representing Palaris as a trusted expert.
- Guide and mentor a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality outputs and smooth project delivery.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Strong technical grounding in mining operations, asset evaluation, and project studies.
- Proven capability in valuation and investment analysis for large-scale mining assets.
- Experience in due diligence or strategic assessments relating to expansions, feasibility studies, M&A, and site acquisitions.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with confidence interacting at board and financier level.
If you're ready to take your technical and finance expertise to the next level and play a central role in industry defining transactions, we’d love to hear from you. Contact our Managing Director, John Pala, directly via LinkedIn for an initial discussion or apply now and we’ll be in touch. Applicants must have full work rights for Australia, unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Senior Manager/Executive – Mining Economics and Value Analysis employer: Palaris
Palaris is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise in mining and finance can significantly impact global investment decisions. With unmatched project variety and opportunities for professional growth, you will collaborate with top-tier specialists while influencing multi-billion-dollar strategies in the mining sector. Located in Newcastle or Brisbane, Palaris fosters a culture of innovation and mentorship, ensuring that every team member thrives in their role and contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients worldwide.
