S&P Global

Principal Consultant – Critical Minerals

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Colorado • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Effectively manage workstreams within a project, under the direction of the project manager.
  • Develop advanced cost, financial and market models on critical minerals and metals costs, especially focused on midstream (processing, smelters, refineries)
  • Contribute to business development efforts of our critical minerals consulting practice (proposals, scoping calls, conferences, etc.)
  • Deliver against each project’s plan to ensure on-time delivery of a quality set of products.
  • Conduct client interviews, workshops, and presentations to gather information and present recommendations.
  • Develop insights and recommendations based on data analysis and industry expertise to enhance our reputation in critical minerals
  • Efficiently review analysis and modelling efforts done by other team members and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding of client needs.
  • Be able to work autonomously in the execution of consulting engagements.

Requirements

  • At least four to eight years of experience in industry and/or consulting
  • Extensive experience in metals & mining consulting or direct mining company experience (in a geology role, operational role, strategy role, finance role).
  • Chemical, mining, mineral economics or process engineer experience appreciated
  • In-depth knowledge of the mine and metals processing and operations is critical for this position, including understanding processing costs, market dynamics, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience in areas related to the energy sector is appreciated
  • Experience in management consulting will be a significant plus.
  • The ability to work with autonomy and minimal direction once priorities are agreed is preferable.
  • Minimum qualifications are BSc. in a related field.
  • A post-graduate degree is a strong plus (including in finance, economics, or business).
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills in English, knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is appreciated.
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisfinancial modelingmarket modelingcost modelingmining operationsmineral economicsprocess engineeringproject managementconsultingautonomy
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship managementpresentation skillsclient engagementfeedback provisionworkstream managementteam collaborationproblem-solvinginsight developmentindependence
Certifications
BSc in related fieldpost-graduate degree