Business Development Manager (FTC)

Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making, it is how we do business. www.debeersgroup.com .

Job Description

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a fixed term (up to 12 months) Business Development Manager to join De Beers Group during an exciting period of transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work across the full diamond value chain from mining to retail, identifying and delivering strategic investment opportunities that shape the future of our business. Importantly, we are open to candidates across a range of experience levels. Whether you’re building your career in corporate development or already leading transactions and shaping strategy, we’ll tailor the scope of the role to match your experience and impact.

Role Purpose

The Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth for De Beers Group across the diamond value chain. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, evaluating, and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Operating at the centre of the business, the role collaborates across functions from mining to retail, to originate and deliver high-impact investment initiatives aligned to Group strategy. Depending on experience and capability, the successful candidate will operate with varying degrees of ownership: from supporting transaction delivery through to leading end-to-end business development strategy, stakeholder engagement, and execution.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy & Opportunity Development

Identify, originate, and prioritise business development opportunities aligned with De Beers strategy

Build and maintain a pipeline of investment and partnership opportunities across the value chain

Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities

Translate strategic priorities into actionable business development initiatives

Transaction Execution & Delivery

Lead or support end-to-end execution of transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, venture investments)

Develop robust business cases, including financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment

Manage transaction processes including due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring

Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors (investment banks, legal counsel, consultants)

Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and organisational standards

Stakeholder Management & Influence

Build and maintain relationships with internal senior leadership, ExCo, and functional teams

Engage external stakeholders including governments, partners, financial institutions, and advisors

Present insights, recommendations, and investment cases to senior governance forums

Influence decision-making through strong commercial insight and storytelling

Project Leadership & Delivery

Manage complex, cross-functional projects with clear milestones, accountability, and delivery discipline

Drive execution through collaboration with Strategy, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Innovation and Business Units

Improve ways of working through tools, processes, and prioritisation frameworks

Support post-transaction integration planning where relevant

Team Contribution & Leadership (Scaled by Level)

At more experienced levels:

Lead business development programmes and transaction teams

Coach and develop analysts and junior team members

Contribute to shaping the overall business development agenda

At earlier levels:

Support senior team members on project delivery and analysis

Take ownership of defined workstreams within transactions

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline

Experience in business development, corporate development, or corporate finance (or advisory equivalent)

Strong track record of working on investment evaluation, transactions, or strategic projects

Experience may vary by level:

Mid-level : Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering transactions and financial analysis

Senior level : Proven leadership in originating, structuring, and executing complex deals and influencing senior stakeholders

Technical & Commercial Skills

Strong financial modelling and valuation capability

Deep understanding of key financial metrics (EBITDA, cash flow, ROCE, etc.)

Ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including investment papers and Executive presentations

Strong negotiation and influencing capability

Behavioural & Leadership Capabilities

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

High level of analytical rigour and sound judgement

Ability to operate in ambiguity and manage competing priorities

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills

Drive, resilience, and accountability for outcomes

At more senior levels:

Demonstrated leadership of teams and complex initiatives

Ability to shape strategy and influence at Executive level

Additional Information

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Group ExCo, Strategy, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Business Units

External: Governments, investment banks, advisors, industry partners, joint venture partners

Additional Information

Location: London (with potential international travel)

Reports into: Business Development leadership (level dependent)

Why this Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future growth of De Beers Group by working at the intersection of strategy, investment, and execution across one of the most complex and globally integrated value chains.

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