Job Description

Principal Commercial Advisor (Bauxite & Alumina)

Why Explore

• Join us in tapping the underserved markets!

• Willing to coach the right person with a great attitude and curious mind!

• Fantastic opportunity with exposure to multiple and varied commercial tools!

• Based in Singapore, global commercial hub for Rio Tinto with accessibility and visibility to senior leadership

About the role Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries; alongside the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelters portfolio. Our industry leadership includes our benchmark smelting technology and enviable hydropower position, key strengths in today's carbon-constrained world. We are now recruiting for a Principal Commercial Advisor – Bauxite & Alumina to join a small and exciting team!
With around 8.3Mt pa alumina production our primary focusses are to ensure continuous alumina supply to Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelters; to optimise our books; to build and maintain high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction; and to build & execute value accretive opportunities. You will be part of a dedicated and innovative team and will have external and internal exposures being involved in the sales, purchase, swaps, trade, scheduling and technical marketing of alumina in a challenging global role.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager (Bauxite & Alumina), you will be:

• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with key customers, suppliers, traders & analysts

• Rolling assessment of bauxite/alumina/aluminium market activity, potential opportunities and price trends in order to provide advice regarding the alumina market

• Working with market analysis team in driving market intelligence to provide commercial insights upon which short-term and long-term sales and trading strategies can be developed

• Assisting with TPDD and contract drafting post deal conclusion

• Updating on trade flows of alumina – real time loading / discharge monitoring, composite global supply demand picture

• Mapping & maintaining alumina freight differentials across various trade routes

• Refresh of book intel on key competitors and roll on / off dates of volumes / contracts

• Assist with development of trading mandates, sales & purchase mandates and development of risk management toolkit

• Market study for NMA and development of the business case (maintain as an opportunistic business or build out further)

• System mapping of global alumina storage at refineries and smelters with analysis of use, limitations, opportunities to exploit and building of cases/recommendations for additional capacity

• ESG work for CO2e for alumina purchases and swap mapping

What you will need for the role To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary education
• At least 6 years of commercial experience in bulk commodities
• Has a track record of successful delivery in partnership with others, within their own team and in the wider business.
• Built and sustained effective relationships within an international and multi-cultural environment and a matrix organisation.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of Bauxite & Alumina market, including pricing, competitor products, major customers and key stakeholders
• Good understanding of trading, origination, marketing & optimisation activities and physical trading strategies.
• Good understanding of market and credit risk management

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 for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• 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: 31st Aug 2022
Please note, in order to be considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions. “Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”