Silkroad Nickel – Business Development Analyst

Silkroad Nickel Ltd. is the first and only pure nickel company listed on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX”). Since inception, the Company’s vision is to expand downstream and transform itself into a vertically integrated producer of Nickel products such as Nickel Pig Iron/ Ferronickel (“NPI/FeNi”) for the Stainless Steel industry and to produce various nickel related products utilised in Electric Vehicle (“EV”) battery cathode components.

Role Description

The internship will involve hands-on participation in the core activities of an operating commodities mining firm, with exposure to M&A and capital markets. You will learn how to critically evaluate, and the mining industry and potential upstream and downstream businesses. 

You can expect to be a part of a close-knit team and learn from the management that will provide interesting learning experiences that should serve well in pursuing your career in business.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse industry prospects by gathering information about growth, competitors, and market share possibilities
• Conduct due diligence on industry prospects and current projects and recommend strategies and potential opportunities 
• Assist and build financial models and participate live projects using the DCF and Comparable valuation methods
• Participate in and take notes in phone calls with investors, financial advisors, bankers and business clients
• Assist in Ad-hoc projects or work 

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to learn about Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development and the Commodities industry
• Learn about various business processes from ground to management level
• Develop leadership skills and qualities
• On the job training and development
• Direct mentorship and guidance from senior management

Requirements:

• Prefer candidates currently in 3rd or 4th year at a top-tier undergraduate business program
• Team player, good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, confident and positive individual who is detailed, a problem solver and a good communicator
• Have a growth mindset, good attitude with initiative and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Financial knowledge/ experience and financial modelling a plus
• Fluent in English, and Mandarin. Bahasa is a plus
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits:

• Lunch is provided daily