Sr. Manager - Mineral Resources

Company Profile

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is an integrated global trading company active in a range of commercial ventures. It imports and exports raw materials, and goods and has diversified activities in businesses throughout the Americas. These activities include investments and financing, coordination and operation of urban and industrial infrastructure projects, providing transportation and logistics services, developing natural resources, distribution of steel and other products, and developing and managing real estate. SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (SC), one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment business enterprises with operations in a wide array of businesses, organized into seven industry focused segments, Energy, Automotive, Social Infrastructure, Agri-Food & Life Science, Construction & Transportation, Real Estate, Mineral Resources, and Energy Innovation Initiatives. Visit www.sumitomocorp.com and www.sumitomocorp.com/en/us/scoa for more information.

Sr. Manager - Mineral Resources ($146,000-178,000)

Job Summary:

Based in the Denver office, the Sr. Manager of the Mineral Resources Department will lead and manage

1. the evaluation and advancement of potential investment opportunities within the Non-Ferrous business across the Americas, and
   
   
2. the oversight of existing assets and operations in the region, with a strong focus on both technical and financial aspects. 

This role requires close collaboration with regional team members and coordination with global counterparts to contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives on a global scale. A clear understanding of the following is essential:

• The Mineral Resources Department operates in alignment with the strategic direction of the Global Non-Ferrous Metal Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of Sumitomo Corporation (SC).
  
  
• The Manager must understand the overarching strategy of the SBU and the specific role of SCOA’s Mineral Resources Department within that framework.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management of potential investment opportunities in Americas, 

• Solicit and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners through the meeting and the conference, and other industry engagements.
  • Evaluate opportunities internally from both technical and financial perspectives, by our own capabilities (technical, financial)
  • Share regular updates and evaluation outcomes with the global team
    
    
• Coordinate Technical and Financial Aspects of Projects
  • Serve as a central point of contact for technical and financial matters related to potential projects.
  • Manage the planning and execution of due diligence processes for assigned opportunities, driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with external experts and consultants to support business objectives.
  • Manage external services, including selection, contracting, and ongoing performance monitoring.
    
    
    
• Lead negotiation efforts and corporate approval
  • Drive negotiations and contribute to the internal corporate approval process as needed.
    
    

1. Management of existing business, 

• Monitor business situation by analyzing any deviations from the original forecast and prepare the report accordingly for the stakeholders.
• Discuss any important issue with the partners as necessary at the place of the management committee, board meeting, etc.

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Understanding of the technical aspects of mining (basic understanding about geology, mining engineering, processing, metallurgy, environmental and social aspects, etc.)
• Skill for financial modeling (calculation of economics, analysis of logic and assumptions, analysis of financial statements, etc.)

Preferred:

• A well-established network within the mining industry
• Leadership and management skill of the large group

Education, Certification and Experience: 

Required:

• Management skill of the small size of team
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• More than 12-year experience in the mining industry, with expertise in both technical and financial area.

Preferred:

• Degree of undergraduate or graduate in both technical and financial
• Project management experience in multiple actual investments or mining projects
• Experience working with technical consultants and financial advisors for some mining projects

Physical Requirements:

• Hybrid schedule (2 days in office and 3 days remote work)
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, as well as travelling.

Please note that there is no visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sumitomo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sumitomo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.