Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning and Corporate Development

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning and Corporate Development individual to join our corporate strategy team. This role will work directly with the corporate strategy team and executive leadership on high-impact projects that shape the future direction of the company. The candidate will have exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-growing industrial and technology business, with a particular emphasis on subsector research, evaluation of acquisition opportunities, assessment of organic growth projects, and capital markets activity.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, advanced financial modeling skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee research and analysis on rare earths, advanced materials, and related downstream sectors (e.g., aerospace, EV, defense, robotics).
• Identify and lead the evaluation of potential acquisition and partnership opportunities, including market analysis, financial modeling, and competitive benchmarking.
• Assess organic growth initiatives, including new product lines, vertical integration opportunities, and geographic expansion.
• Prepare and present materials to support senior leadership decision-making, including strategic presentations, financial models, and scenario analyses.
• Deliver recommendations and insights to the corporate strategy team.
• Monitor capital markets trends and evaluate market opportunities
• Support due diligence processes and transaction execution efforts
• Contribute to earnings preparation, investor relations initiatives, and public company reporting support
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while ensuring rigorous analytical standards and timely execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, strategic finance or related fields. Preferred 1-2+ years in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, private equity, or related analytical role
• Strong financial modeling and valuation experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with SEC filings, investor relations, and public company environments preferred

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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