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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfil our purpose and realize our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team helping shape a better workplace, with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
This is an opportunity to shape Alcoa’s growth agenda by leading high-impact strategy and business development initiatives from early opportunity screening to delivery. Working across global functions and with senior leaders, external partners and government representatives, you will turn complex analysis into clear recommendations and executable growth opportunities.
-Lead cross-functional strategy and business development projects aligned with Alcoa’s corporate strategy and business priorities.
-Identify and evaluate growth, partnership and investment opportunities, including brownfield, greenfield, M&A, joint venture and adjacent opportunities.
-Contribute across the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and concept studies to deal structuring, negotiation, execution and close.
-Develop robust business cases, financial valuations, scenario analyses and risk assessments, then present recommendations to regional and corporate executives.
-Build productive relationships with internal teams, external counterparties, partners and government representatives to advance strategic outcomes.
-Provide strategic research, competitive analysis and actionable advice, while supporting project funding strategies and ongoing joint venture arrangements.
-A visible role contributing to Alcoa’s global corporate strategy and long-term growth priorities.
-The opportunity to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and influence enterprise-wide decisions.
-Exposure to major growth projects, partnerships, investments and transactions across international markets.
-Direct engagement with regional and corporate executives, external partners and key stakeholders.
-Employee growth and development opportunities within a global organization.
-An inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and you are empowered to shape meaningful outcomes.
-Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, business development, corporate development or finance with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate complex issues into practical recommendations.
-Demonstrated success in consulting, strategy, business development or finance, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate complex issues into practical recommendations.
-Proven capability in strategic research, market and scenario analysis, financial modelling, valuation, risk assessment, due diligence and opportunity evaluation.
-Experience contributing across complex M&A, joint venture and/or greenfield growth transactions, including legal, finance and commercial workstreams.
-Strong leadership presence, communication, presentation and influencing skills, with a track record of building trusted cross-functional and external partnerships.
-Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and fluent English. French language capability and experience in aluminium, metals or minerals are beneficial but not essential.
Be part of shaping our organization and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
About the Location
Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.