Job Description

Principal Advisor, Commercial Strategy

• Be part of the world's leading Mining MNC

• Work in a diverse and challenging team

• Helping deliver strategic goals working with senior stakeholders

About the role We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Commercial Strategy to deliver Commercial’s vision to be the best in the industry and brings products to market in new ways. This role is responsible for driving the evolution of the Commercial group, by leading the central strategy process, and implementing specific strategic initiatives. Specifically this includes:

• Leading the Strategy process for Commercial by working with Sales and Marketing, Procurement and Marine and Logistics departments to develop coherent and cohesive strategies aligned with Commercial priorities and Rio Tinto Group Strategy.

• Leading the execution of Strategic Initiatives as required.

• Generating, identifying, evaluating and building business cases for new Commercial opportunities and initiatives within Commercial

• Supporting senior management in preparation for Exco and Board meetings regarding Strategy topics

About you

• At least ten years strategy focused experience with exposure to a mixture of mining, trading, accounting, business analysis, risk, treasury and valuations. Experience in Management Consulting will be an asset.

• Strong leadership ability with personal presence capable of effectively interacting with very senior stakeholders

• Sound diplomatic and negotiation skills in dealing with the industrial and political environments as well as with senior leaders

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex work and ideas into proposals for senior management

• Focused and results oriented, driven by excellence, change agent and highly autonomous

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, very strong management and interpersonal skills. Effective communicator at all levels

Other Skills/Attributes Required

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills

• Ability to think strategically while understanding and taking into account the impacts of details

• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and execute

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite – particularly in Powerpoint, Excel and Word

• Planning and coordination skills

• Dedication to deliver on commitments and achieve deadlines

• Able to work under pressure

Why join us?

• To work on shaping and delivering the key strategic priorities for one of the world’s largest companies in new and exciting areas, including Sustainability

• To engage and influence senior leaders and make a meaningful difference to people’s lives today, and into the future

• To invest in a diverse long-term career

• Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world to progress.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company’s value over volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost and capital expenditure.

About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Application Deadline: 12th July 2022


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