Principal Due Diligence

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 
 
Come and be a part of this success!

Work Location

Downtown, Toronto office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

Purpose

The Commercial Due Diligence Lead will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to conduct risk assessments and due diligence activities.  This role is critical in providing strategic insights and ensuring that investment decisions are based on thorough analysis and evaluation of potential risks and opportunities.

The role location can be flexible to a BHP Exploration hub for the right candidate.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team of subject matter experts from various departments (e.g., finance, legal, compliance) and various exploration team to conduct due diligence assessments.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members to achieve due diligence & transaction objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of due diligence processes.
• Execute the due diligence process, consistent with the Exploration due diligence procedures
• Identify and prioritize key areas of risk and opportunity to be assessed during the due diligence process.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and synthesis of relevant data and information from various sources.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of due diligence findings and reports.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, identifying potential legal, operational, reputational, regulatory, and strategic risks associated with the investment opportunity.
• Evaluate the target company's financial health, market position, competitive landscape, and operational capabilities.
• Prepare and present comprehensive and clear due diligence reports, including detailed risk assessments and recommendations, to senior management and decision-makers.
• Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support informed investment decisions.Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging trends related to due diligence and risk assessment.
• Continuously improve due diligence processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in due diligence, risk assessment, investment analysis, or related fields.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Compensation

The starting annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - 170,000+ CAD.  Additional rewards includes a short-term incentive bonus program, health plan, personal spending account, dental, life insurance, and pension.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on September 1, 2025. 

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 a number of 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.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

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 is 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. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for 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.

At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.

Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.