Strategic Director, Portfolio Management & M&A, Metals & Mining

The role focuses on oversight of portfolio assets in M&M. The position drives strategic supervision, performance management and structured engagement with portfolio leadership teams. Core responsibilities include review of operational and financial results, assessment of value-creation plans, direct interaction with shareholders and active participation in board work. The role carries a clear strategic mandate, including shaping long-term direction, setting priorities for portfolio growth and guiding key decisions.

The role also includes full leadership of M&A deals (20%). This includes ownership of the transaction agenda, assessment of investment logic, direction of key workstreams and hands-on support through closing and integration.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of M&M portfolio companies and their performance

Strategic planning and long-term value programs

Review of capital plans, budgets and financial results

Evaluation of production, cost and risk indicators

Preparation of reports and presentations for senior stakeholders

Leading M&A deals

Coordination of due diligence workstreams

Support of integration processes for newly acquired assets

Requirements

Higher education, MBA is a plus

8 to 10 years of relevant experience in M&M

Strong advantage: experience in gold, silver, steel or coal

Background in senior roles in investment, corporate development, strategy or finance

Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills

Location Astana or readiness to relocate