Global Director, Business Development

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 fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

You’re a strategic thinker ready to make a big impact—and this is your opportunity.

Reporting to the VP of Strategy, Business Development, and Joint Ventures, you’ll take the lead on major growth initiatives that define the future of our business.

From identifying and valuing opportunities, to negotiating and executing deals, you’ll be at the forefront of transformative projects.

About the Role:

As the Global Director of Business Development, Acquisitions and Ventures, you will collaborate across teams and functions, driving high-impact partnerships, acquisitions, and new ventures that align with our corporate strategy.

Key responsibilities include:



* Lead and deliver large-scale business development projects—including acquisitions, joint ventures, new business lines, and expansions.


* Drive the full deal lifecycle: from opportunity ideation and strategic assessment to valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of agreements.


* Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.


* Oversee financial modelling and market analysis to support valuations and maintain competitive intelligence.


* Mentor team members and enhance business development processes to build a high-performing team.


* Support executive decision-making through special projects and complex, non-standard analysis.

What’s on offer:



* Be part of a global operation where you can play a pivotal role in our ongoing success


* Global Career development opportunities to pursue your passion


* Car allowance


* Health insurance


* Long- and short-term incentive programs

What you can bring to the role:



* Ideally you will have at least 10 years’ experience in corporate, business, joint venture development, or investment banking.


* Postgraduate qualifications and experience in mining, minerals processing, or manufacturing would be highly beneficial.


* Proven experience leading complex transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures, from valuation through to execution.


* Strategic thinking capability teamed with strong financial acumen and deep knowledge of valuation methodologies and financial statement analysis.


* Demonstrated success managing multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.


* Well-developed communication skills, with a proven track record in working with global cro...