Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsStrategic Partner to the FounderUnique Platform Across China's Resources EcosystemAbout Our ClientAn international natural resources and investment platform focused on opportunities across mining, metals, critical minerals, and cross-border resource development between China and Southeast Asia.Job DescriptionStrategic Relationship DevelopmentCultivate and maintain relationships across China's mining, metals, commodities, and natural resources sectors.Develop engagement with Chairpersons, Founders, CEOs, CFOs, investors, and other senior stakeholders.Represent the organisation during industry events, business meetings, and external discussions.Foster long-term engagement that may generate partnership, investment, acquisition, or joint venture opportunities.Corporate Development & Strategic PartnershipsIdentify opportunities across the mining and natural resources value chain.Participate in discussions relating to partnerships, investments, joint ventures, and commercial arrangements.Assess strategic alignment and long-term commercial potential of counterparties.Facilitate engagement between stakeholders in China and business interests in Indonesia and other international markets.Market Intelligence & Strategic AdvisoryMonitor developments across mining, metals, critical minerals, and commodity markets.Evaluate sector trends, policy developments, emerging opportunities, and market dynamics.Provide perspectives to the Founder regarding market positioning, relationship priorities, and growth themes.Surface opportunities at an early stage within the industry landscape.Investment & Transaction ActivitiesReview investment, acquisition, and corporate development opportunities.Examine financial performance, valuation metrics, commercial structures, and economic outcomes.Participate in due diligence processes and strategic evaluations.Contribute input for investment materials, commercial cases, and growth initiatives.Executive RepresentationAct as the Founder's representative within China.Maintain a high standard of professionalism, judgement, discretion, and credibility.Advance key business priorities through ongoing stakeholder engagement.Uphold business integrity and sound commercial conduct.The Successful ApplicantA successful Director, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development should have:Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.12-15+ years of relevant industry experience.Experience operating within senior executive and boardroom environments.Established relationships across mining, metals, commodities, industrial, or investment sectors in China.Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities.Strong commercial and financial acumen.Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Fluent Mandarin and English.What’s on OfferThis opportunity is well suited to a senior industry executive who enjoys building meaningful industry relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and working closely with a Founder on growth initiatives across the natural resources sector in China and Southeast Asia.ContactSabrina ZhangQuote job refJN-072026-7067582Job summaryFunctionSalesSubsectorSales SubsectorIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationShanghaiContract typePermanentConsultant nameSabrina ZhangJob referenceJN-072026-7067582