Executive Analyst Africa

About the role

This position supports KoBold Metals Africa's Chief Executive Officer through structured problem solving and analysis. The role operates at the intersection of exploration programs, commercial evaluation, and strategic decision making for African operations. You will synthesize diverse data streams into actionable insights that clarify trade-offs and illuminate emerging risks. The hire will own the development of forward-looking models that translate exploration results into clear commercial narratives. You will act as a primary point of contact for data-driven recommendations that shape the direction of continental projects. Strong ownership of analytical workflows and documentation is central to ensuring continuity and transparency. The role demands intellectual rigor to connect technical outputs with high-stakes strategic choices. You will be expected to improve existing analytical processes and question assumptions to drive more robust decisions.

Key facts

What you'll do

Develop and maintain commodity market insights, operational metrics, and project assumptions to build robust forecasts for commodities, operations, and development initiatives.

Construct and refine financial and operational models that guide strategic choices for current and future continental operations across KoBold's portfolio.

Support the global Commercial Analytics team with specialized analytical assignments, translating complex data into clear, decision-ready outputs.

Synthesize exploration program data and surface-level findings into narratives that clarify project economics and technical viability for stakeholders.

Design and iterate on dashboards and reporting structures to track key performance indicators and emerging risks across African operations.

Perform rigorous data cleaning and validation to ensure that model inputs are reliable, traceable, and fit for purpose.

Identify gaps in existing analytical frameworks and propose targeted improvements that increase efficiency and clarity of decision inputs.

Absorb complex technical information rapidly, maintaining attention to detail and intellectual rigor when dealing with uncertain or incomplete data sets.

Drive initiative by exploring new analytical concepts, technologies, and data sources that can enhance the accuracy and speed of insights.

Independently prioritize multiple tasks to meet effectiveness demands while managing competing deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

Leverage strong written and oral communication skills to present analytical findings in a manner that is accessible and actionable for non-technical audiences.

Apply scientific, technological, economic, and business thinking rooted in first principles to deconstruct ambiguous problems and build logical solutions.

Demonstrate comfort with a dynamic environment in a fast-growing early-stage company, showing readiness to take on diverse and shifting responsibilities.

Utilize French language ability as an advantage when interacting with regional stakeholders or supporting cross-continental initiatives.

Requirements

Formal education must be in a STEM discipline or economics, including exposure to statistics.

At least 3 years of experience in technology, natural resources, finance, or professional services is required.

A record of self-directed problem solving in prior roles is necessary to navigate ambiguous and data-constrained challenges.

Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills are required to convey insights and manage competing priorities.

Scientific, technological, economic, and business thinking must start from first principles to ensure sound analytical foundations.

Complex information must be absorbed rapidly with consistent attention to detail and intellectual rigor.

High curiosity and eagerness to learn must drive initiative to explore new concepts, data sources, and technologies.

Comfort with a dynamic environment in a fast-growing early-stage company is required to thrive amid shifting priorities and growth.

Multiple tasks must be independently prioritized to meet effectiveness demands without constant supervision.

Candidates from other educational or professional backgrounds may apply if a cover letter details how their experience aligns with the demands of the role.

Nice to have

Fluency in French is an advantage for regional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Practical notes

This role is based in Zambia and requires frequent travel to exploration sites, with employees expected to travel at least one week annually.

Field-facing roles involve more time in the field and may require extended stays in remote locations.

The interview process typically includes a SQL or spreadsheet exercise, a case question, and behavioral rounds.

Candidates may be asked to analyze a dataset, define a metric, or estimate an outcome under time constraints.

Presenting findings clearly is tested as often as the quality of the analysis itself.

Career growth and questions to ask

Analyst careers can grow into senior analyst, analytics manager, or data science roles, with some moving into product or business operations. Deeper technical skills or broader business ownership represent the two main paths for advancement. Analyst roles often serve as an on-ramp into product, marketing, or operations leadership within the company. Building deep domain knowledge alongside analytics capabilities is the fastest path to increased responsibility. Good questions to ask the employer include what success looks like in the first six months, how the team is structured, what the current biggest challenge is, and how decisions are made. Asking about growth paths, the review process, and how this role interfaces with the broader analytics community demonstrates preparation and long-term thinking.

Equal opportunity and next steps

KoBold is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices. This position offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology, exploration, and commercial analysis in a high-growth environment. If your background aligns with the requirements and your curiosity matches the pace of the business, we encourage you to apply and detail how your experience supports the role in your application.