Head of Business Development - North America

About BHP

We are a leading natural resources company dedicated to connecting resources and people to create a better world. Our focus is on responsibly developing essential resources for global decarbonization, such as iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper, which are vital for modern infrastructure.

We excel in operations and asset acquisition, fostering innovative technologies to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability while upholding our social commitments.

What we offer

Because we care about our people, we offer a strong value preposition that includes:

• Market competitive salary plus an annual incentive program
• Development and growth opportunities together with education assistance and support
• Exceptional benefits program, including Dental and Vision care
• Attractive share matching plan
• Employee Assistance program for you and your family
• And more…

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and globally minded leader with the tenacity, commercial depth and technical understanding to deliver strategic investment advice and asset-aligned growth across North America.

The Head of Business Development – North America will:

• Lead the origination, structuring, negotiation, execution and management of value-accretive growth opportunities across the United States and Canada.
• Partner closely with Asset Presidents and leadership teams to shape asset-level growth pathways and portfolio strategy.
• Deliver rigorous commercial evaluation and disciplined capital allocation across acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Lead multidisciplinary internal and external teams (technical, legal, financial, tax, regulatory, ESG) through complex transaction processes.
• Prepare and present high-quality investment recommendations to Executive and governance forums.
• Collaborate with global Asset BD peers across Australia and South America to share commercial intelligence, coordinate portfolio insights and strengthen enterprise capital deployment.
• Provide ongoing commercial advisory support to regional Assets to enhance competitiveness and long-term value realisation.
• Travel regionally and globally as required.

ABOUT YOU

• 15+ years of industry and transactional experience (direct investing or sell-side advisory) in corporate/business development, management/strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity/debt, venture capital or hedge fund industry; preferably in the minerals sector and with a broad range of progressively senior roles and responsibilities.
• An undergraduate degree in business, finance or a technical/engineering discipline.
• MBA or advanced/executive postgraduate degree highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of the minerals industry and mining operations; understanding of geology, mining engineering, mineral processing and infrastructure is highly desirable, as well as experience in an operating business.
• English (mandatory); Spanish highly desirable

Attributes, Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of leading the origination, structuring, negotiation, execution and management of value-accretive transactions at an international level, including deep knowledge of M&A processes, term sheet drafting, legal documentation review, project review requirements and internal investment approval processes.
• Proven project management capability in leading internal and external multidisciplinary teams (technical, legal, financial, tax, external affairs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, corporate finance and accounting; experience with structured products across the capital structure (equity, debt, hybrid, streams, royalties, etc.) is a plus.
• Track record of generating and implementing creative solutions and differentiated investment angles in complex or competitive situations.
• Ability to apply understanding of operational and asset/technical disciplines to identify value-added business development and commercial opportunities, quickly assess potential investments and mobilise teams to solve complex strategic challenges.

About our process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

We are committed to a selection process that is fair, equitable and accessible to all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be necessary to adjust our selection process to suit your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Join us to make a difference.

Why not you? Why not BHP?