Market Engagement Lead
Research InnovationsFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should ideally have 3+ years of work experience at a startup, investment firm, or top professional services firm, along with experience building models end-to-end using first-principles and running sensitivity analyses, encompassing financial, operational, or market-related models.
The Commercial Analytics Lead will aggregate existing research 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 C-suite; 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, including cost models for technology, HR, exploration programs, and drilling performance KPIs; project manage and conduct analytics to critical workstreams in mine development and exploration; and develop financial models to assess project economics and corporate performance.
AI-driven mineral exploration for clean energy
KoBold Metals focuses on discovering new deposits of essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel, which are crucial for clean energy technologies. The company employs artificial intelligence to enhance the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and predictable. Their proprietary AI tool utilizes a concept known as Efficacy of Information (EOI) to guide data collection during exploration, helping to reduce uncertainty. KoBold invests over $60 million annually in more than 60 projects across three continents, leading extensive research and development efforts in the field. Unlike traditional exploration methods, KoBold aggregates comprehensive data about the Earth's crust's physics and chemistry, allowing for a more scientific approach to mineral discovery. The company's goal is to locate and sell mineral deposits to clean energy companies, providing them with the necessary resources while maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.