Job Function: Strategy

Business Unit Group: Strategy

Location: Shanghai, Beijing P.R. China

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

Must be enrolled in a relevant master’s program

Company Description:

Alcoa is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, enhanced by a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa draws on its innovation culture, customer relationships, and strong brand. Previously known as the Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa pioneered the aluminum industry 128 years ago with the discovery of the first commercial process for the affordable production of aluminum.

Position Description:

Alcoa is currently seeking an intern to join our strategy group in Pittsburgh, PA in summer 2017.

The Alcoa strategy group is accountable for leading three key functions for the company: global strategic planning, market analysis, and corporate development (mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures). The team supports the company’s global and business-specific objectives and priorities.

During the assignment, candidates will learn our business processes and will be given mentoring and instruction that will help them apply theory to real-life issues. Candidates will also be exposed to a variety of strategy project-based assignments which will allow them to add value to the company. This internship will allow for global exposure and experience and will be a great opportunity to jump start a career.

Duties and Responsibilities

*Contribute to projects in areas such as growth feasibility, new technology commercialization, M&A business cases, competitor benchmarking, and other strategy projects

*Support global industry analysis, including cost curve analysis, competitor analysis, supply-demand analysis, and long-term market outlooks

*The role may require domestic and/or international travel

Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education:

*Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a passion for detailed analysis work and process flow

*Strong verbal, written, and illustrative communication skills to be able to convey analysis to senior leadership

*Ability to work independently and manage time within a fast paced environment requiring deliverables with short lead times

*A strong desire to work for a manufacturing company with an emphasis on operations

*Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate-level program

*Internship/work experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or strategy/consulting setting