Commercial Analytics Lead (Remote - United States, Canada, UK or Zambia)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of KoBold Metals. We are currently looking for a Commercial Analytics Lead in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Zambia.

As a Commercial Analytics Lead, you’ll operate at the crossroads of data, strategy, and science—helping drive high-stakes decisions that shape the future of global exploration and resource development. You’ll work closely with leadership to build robust financial and operational models, forecast market dynamics, and generate insight across exploration programs and technology investments. This remote role offers a wide scope, evolving challenges, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven company using cutting-edge AI and geoscience.

Accountabilities

• Build financial, operational, and market models from scratch using first-principles approaches, including sensitivity and trade-off analyses.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to deliver clear insights and strategic recommendations on business-critical issues.
• Conduct original research and consolidate existing reports to forecast supply/demand and commodity trends.
• Drive analytics workstreams supporting mine development, exploration programs, and internal operational efficiency.
• Create and present strategic materials to the Board of Directors, investors, and external partners.
• Evaluate economic scenarios related to company initiatives such as technology investments, drilling performance, or HR strategy.
• Adapt to the needs of a fast-paced startup, contributing across functions and geographies as priorities shift.

Requirements

• PhD in physical sciences, engineering, math, or economics with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or STEM/economics bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in startups, investment firms, consulting, or engineering roles.
• Proven experience building models end-to-end—financial, operational, or market—using first-principles thinking.
• Deep analytical capability and demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity and synthesizing complex concepts.
• Familiarity with global market dynamics, especially commodities or mining, is a plus.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently in a dynamic and remote-first environment.
• Exceptional intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a desire to influence strategic outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce decision-grade insights for executive audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $145,000 to $165,000 USD (for U.S.-based candidates; aligned for international equivalents).
• Fully remote role open to candidates in the U.S., Canada, U.K., or Zambia.
• Dynamic, high-impact environment with opportunities to grow alongside a pioneering startup.
• Cross-functional collaboration with experts in geoscience, AI, finance, and operations.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture committed to diversity, equity, and sustainability.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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