Title:  Corporate Development Analyst

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by four core values: Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence & Courageous Leadership

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join our dynamic and high-performing team in our Fortitude Valley office. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating new opportunities, supporting transactions, and shaping the company’s long term growth. This is a junior level role, perfect for someone with foundational financial modelling and presentation exposure and a naturally curious, adaptable, and hands‑on approach.

What You Will Do

• Supporting the execution of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conducting market research and analysis on the mining sector and potential opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV) with guidance from experienced team members
• Prepare investment papers, presentations, and insights for senior leadership
• Track competitor activity, market dynamics, and industry transactions
• Collaborating with internal and external parties such as business units, legal, finance, tax, and advisors.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.

About you

You are a naturally curious thinker who enjoys uncovering insights and solving problems. You are comfortable adapting to change and thrive in environments where you get involved in many areas.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics program in the University of Queensland, or similar, highly regarded.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, business development, consulting or mining environment.
• Demonstrated previous experience in Financial modelling
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across business areas for collaboration and support
• A flexible, hands on mindset and eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage confidential information with maturity

Why join Peabody?

• Learn from senior leaders in corporate development & strategy
• Accelerate your development in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working and genuine career pathways
• Competitive salary package with excellent short-term incentive plan.
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT.
• Contemporary office in Fortitude Valley, complemented by flexible work options.
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program.
• Exclusive discounts on private health insurance.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

 https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this vacancy.

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by four core values: Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence & Courageous Leadership

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join our dynamic and high-performing team in our Fortitude Valley office. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating new opportunities, supporting transactions, and shaping the company’s long term growth. This is a junior level role, perfect for someone with foundational financial modelling and presentation exposure and a naturally curious, adaptable, and hands‑on approach.

What You Will Do

• Supporting the execution of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conducting market research and analysis on the mining sector and potential opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV) with guidance from experienced team members
• Prepare investment papers, presentations, and insights for senior leadership
• Track competitor activity, market dynamics, and industry transactions
• Collaborating with internal and external parties such as business units, legal, finance, tax, and advisors.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.

About you

You are a naturally curious thinker who enjoys uncovering insights and solving problems. You are comfortable adapting to change and thrive in environments where you get involved in many areas.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics program in the University of Queensland, or similar, highly regarded.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, business development, consulting or mining environment.
• Demonstrated previous experience in Financial modelling
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across business areas for collaboration and support
• A flexible, hands on mindset and eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage confidential information with maturity

Why join Peabody?

• Learn from senior leaders in corporate development & strategy
• Accelerate your development in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working and genuine career pathways
• Competitive salary package with excellent short-term incentive plan.
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT.
• Contemporary office in Fortitude Valley, complemented by flexible work options.
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program.
• Exclusive discounts on private health insurance.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

 https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this vacancy.