Global Director, Business Development

Turn Raw Potential Into Real Progress

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 cross-function teams and effective executive stakeholder engagement.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and deliver real growth, we want to hear from you.

About the Location

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you.

Come shape your career with us! 😊