Commercial & Scientific Analyst

Summary

Join KoBold, a leading AI-driven mineral exploration company, as a Commercial & Scientific Analyst. In this role, you will contribute to key decision-making by building financial and operational models, conducting market analyses, and preparing materials for leadership and investors. You will work closely with a remote team across North America and Europe, tackling a wide range of problems related to commodity markets, mine development, and KoBold's exploration programs. This position offers a steep learning curve and the opportunity to develop a diverse skillset in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. The ideal candidate possesses a STEM background or economics education, experience in relevant fields, and strong analytical and communication skills. KoBold is a remote-first workplace, offering flexibility and the chance to contribute to a company making significant advancements in the mining industry.

Requirements

• Education in a STEM discipline or economics is preferred (physics, chemistry, astronomy/astrophysics, or mathematics)
• At least 1 year of experience in technology, natural resources, finance, or professional services
• Experience with Python or other scientific computing language and/or financial modeling
• Excitement about working on a wide array of problems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Regardless of formal training, a strong orientation toward thinking from first principles with respect to science, technology, economics, and business
• Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb and synthesize complex information, with a keen eye for detail and intellectual rigor
• Exceptional curiosity and eagerness to learn, with a proactive approach to exploring new concepts and technologies
• Excitement about joining a fast-growing early-stage company, comfort with a dynamic work environment, and eagerness to take on a range of responsibilities
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Aggregate existing research and/or conduct original research to build forecasts and models related to commodity markets, KoBold operations, mine development, and more
• Work with the Commercial Analytics and Financial Planning & Analysis team to answer strategic questions from leadership
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and investors or partners
• Use a first-principles approach in collaboration with various KoBold functions to help make decisions or improve operational efficiency (e.g., cost models for technology, HR, exploration programs, carbon emissions reporting, trade-off/sensitivity analyses)
• Conduct analytics for critical workstreams in mine development and exploration
• Build and maintain financial models assessing project economics
• Support others on the Commercial Analytics team on various analytical assignments

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $105,000 - $125,000
• KoBold is a remote first workplace, we are open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States, Canada, or United Kingdom