Business Development Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

Business Development Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Job Location: Rosemont, IL

Onsite role in Rosemont with up to 50% travel

Summary/Objective

As Manager of Business Development, Portfolio & Strategy, you are responsible for identification and analysis to define Hydro's direction in a high-growth, dynamic business unit across the aluminum value chain, and mature these opportunities in close collaboration with stakeholders across the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify new growth opportunities across the entire value chain of the business unit, from scrap sourcing and sorting to the production of aluminum products.
• Determine potential acquisition targets, perform detailed valuation analyses, and participate in teams to pursue acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with asset managers to further develop Hydro's current asset portfolio.
• Perform profitability analyses of investment proposals.
• Support the North American management team with the analysis of market data and trends for a high-growth, sustainable and future-oriented business unit.
• Mature the identified opportunities in connection with project teams, acting as the project manager for specific assigned projects.

Competencies Required:

• Ability to move projects from analysis to implementation.
• Competence in applying quantitative and analytical methods to business opportunities.
• Financial acumen and affinity for market trends and opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, knowledge of PowerBI and SAP is desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to align stakeholders to a common goal.
• Ability to work independently and manage internal and external resources to deliver projects.
• Familiarity with matrix organizations and international business operations are both desirable.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant discipline is required. Advanced degree, such as an MBA, is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience with strategic business growth activities and strategy is required.
• Knowledge of the aluminum or metals industry is desirable.

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