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<b>Job title:</b> Senior Analyst &#8211; Operations Strategy<br />
<br /><b>Company:</b> Kinross Gold Corporation</p>
<p><b>Job description</b>: Start Date ASAP</p>
<p> Full-Time, Permanent</p>
<p> Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)</p>
<p> Dress Code Business Casual</p>
<p> Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC &; GO accessible)</p>
<p> A Great Place to Work</p>
<p><b>Who We Are</b></p>
<p> Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).</p>
<p> Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its , reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.</p>
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<p><b>Purpose of Role</b></p>
<p> Coordinates activities related to a moderately complex system, program, or process to ensure service and / or operating standards are met (internally and / or externally). This role applies advanced analytical insights, data management, and modeling skills to contribute to the design and development of processes, practices, and methodologies in financial analysis and operational execution. The role works independently, in collaboration with our operations and/or projects teams to identify opportunities, implement and track improvements at operating sites, execute project studies, support due diligences and advance company goals, as needed. The role provides insights and recommendations to inform key decision-making at senior levels.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities and Duties</b></p>
<p> 1. Provide analytical and project management support for various operations excellence programs, as well as projects and studies, from broader cross-site programs, to high-priority individual site support projects, by doing the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Generally speaking, supports Kinross and its sites and projects in making operational and strategic decisions, through analysis, modelling and impactful communication.</li>
<li>With moderate instruction and guidance, performs error-free and insightful analysis, financial or otherwise, that supports site, cross-site or Corporate projects.</li>
<li>Applies understanding of key business drivers within our area to build economic analyses and recommend value-enhancing solutions, which will often support multi-million dollar decisions (if not 10s or 100s-of-millions of dollars). Pressure-tests others&#8217; models, analysis and recommendations.</li>
<li>Works cross-functionally with the technical services team (geology, mine planning, metallurgy, environmental, etc.) to ensure sound business decision making and collaboration between disciplines.</li>
<li>Based on experience, contributes technical advice and insights to projects and studies.</li>
<li>Makes decisions within procedures and guidelines in standard situations.</li>
<li>Explains and presents complex information in a straightforward way, by developing and delivering communications materials for sites and senior executives, up to the COO and SLT level.</li>
<li>Supports the analysis and preparation of communication materials for AFEs, Strategic Business Cases, and the Strategic Business Planning process in general, as needed.</li>
<li>Assist with non-standard requests for support and identify solutions to such requests.</li>
<li>You will need to be as self-directed as possible to achieve the above tasks, while working within guidance, guidelines and policies.</li>
</ul>
<p> 2. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Manages the flow of information between the sites. Drives and facilitates discussions around best practices.</li>
<li>Uses developing knowledge of Kinross operations to support sites, pressure-test business models etc.</li>
<li>Analyzes and interprets data (e.g., operating metrics such as tons hauled, equipment efficiency, downtime due to maintenance, operating constraints, and suboptimal performance).</li>
<li>Assists in identifying cost savings opportunities and building full potential cost models.</li>
<li>Responds to a variety of internal and / or external requests, many of which will not be standard and will require advanced problem-solving approaches.</li>
<li>Prepares straightforward communication materials, manuals, and other written materials related to evaluations, technical issues, programs, or systems</li>
<li>Actively seeks mentorship and learning to improve product or technical knowledge and skill set.</li>
<li>Performs analysis and coordination on due diligences for Mergers and Acquisitions. Potentially assist with merger integration.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Education and Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in engineering, accounting or finance or a related field. Additional specialized education (CFA/CPA), masters level degree (specifically an MBA) or equivalent would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Five to eight years of experience in the mining industry, preferably with progressive experience in a project/operations environment (corporate or site-level).</li>
<li>Two or more years of experience with exposure to financial and strategic modeling in an asset-intensive industry (preferably mining).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Expert level skills in Excel: ability to build financial models, and perform analysis to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.</li>
<li>Proficiency with PowerPoint</li>
<li>Working knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, but also Portuguese or French is a major asset, but not a requirement</li>
<li>Understanding of mine operations and operating key performance indicators; ability to track results, identify trends and downstream business impacts.</li>
<li>Operations and strategy analysis experience including developing and analyzing financial and full potential models</li>
<li>Understanding of financial statements and mining concepts</li>
<li>Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills set: ability to complete a design of experiments, logistical regression, modeling, statistically literate etc.</li>
<li>Proven team leadership skills and/or project management ability</li>
<li>Ability to interact effectively with Senior Management</li>
<li>Solid verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Previous experience in the mining industry and/or a major consultancy is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Ability to learn quickly</li>
<li>Flexibility in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle significant variation in workload</li>
<li>Experience supervising or mentoring financial or consulting employees</li>
<li>Well organized, works well independently and in team settings</li>
<li>Possesses good time-management skills, and is able to work effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to function within the following travel requirements: frequent travel to remote mine sites in Mauritania, Chile, Brazil, Nevada, Washington State, and Alaska. The expectation is that the role will require up to 2 weeks of travel out of every 4 weeks.</li>
</ul>
<p> Our Approach to COVID-19</p>
<p> In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in alignment with our health and safety standards, all Kinross Gold Corporation employees working from the Toronto office must be fully vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved vaccine. If offered this position, you must show proof of vaccination prior to being hired. Masks are not mandated in the office, however, employees are encouraged to wear a mask if they are more comfortable doing so. Kinross reserves the right to update its vaccination policy/requirements at any time at its sole discretion.<br />
<br /><b>Expected salary</b>:<br />
<br /><b>Location</b>: Toronto, ON<br />
<br /><b>Job date</b>: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:19:21 GMT</p>
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