Why explore

• Work on Rio Tinto's top Commercial priorities for Iron Ore
• Drive meaningful strategies for the business
• Gain exposure across both Commercial and Product Group leadership
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

Iron Ore Sales & Marketing, part of RT Commercial, is responsible for the distribution and placement of more than 330 million tonnes per annum of Rio Tinto iron ore. In 2024, Iron Ore delivered >$30b in revenue for RT, and this is expected to rise as our new mine in Guinea (Simandou) comes online.

The iron ore market continues to evolve, with both iron ore supply and the steel mill landscape becoming increasingly complex. The decarbonization transition is also a key factor shaping our commercial strategies, as we partner with customers to support their decarbonization goals. Our goal is to deliver superior margin performance through effective long-term product placement and shorter-term tactical placement decisions.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor - Iron Ore Marketing to lead the development of commercial strategies and drive strategic planning activities for Iron Ore Commercial. This role will be key in supporting the Iron Ore Commercial senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and value generation.

This role is a great opportunity for a driven and collaborative professional who is enthused by working with different stakeholders in crafting and driving strategies to overcome current and future business challenges.

Working within the Strategic Marketing team and reporting to the Senior Manager - Marketing, you will:

• Lead high-priority strategy projects for the Global Iron Ore Portfolio, including Go-To-Market strategies across all Iron Ore operations within Rio Tinto (Pilbara, IOC, Simandou).
• Develop and lead the project work plan for a multi-disciplinary team.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop business cases to support new Commercial opportunities and initiatives supplemented by robust evaluation models (discount cash flow models).
• Deliver commercial papers and presentations to support and influence senior management's decision-making.
• Develop, build, and implement plans for key elements of the overarching strategy for Iron Ore's Commercial portfolio.
• Foster a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Relevant bachelor's degree qualification.
• At least five (5) years of strategy-focused experience, ideally at a top-tier consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting analysis, ensuring accurate and updated data from varying sources, and interpreting complex results to find key opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in corporate finance principles, financial modelling, and evaluation.
• Ability to think strategically and understand the implications of macroeconomic development to the iron ore and steel industry.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and execute.
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial environment within a large organisation.
• Experience in leading and coaching teams to unleash their potential
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary multi-lingual teams.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Prior working experience in strategy or management consulting.
• Previous experience in the Commodity Industry, preferably in Iron Ore.
• MBA, Master's in Commerce or Master's in Minerals Economics.