Job Description

Specialist/Principal \xe2\x80\x93 Business Support (Global Commercial) - Fixed Term

Why join us?

• To work on shaping and delivering the key strategic priorities for one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest companies in new and exciting areas
• To engage and influence senior leaders and make a meaningful difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world to progress.
• Based in Singapore, global commercial hub for Rio Tinto, with access and visibility to senior stakeholders
• 18 - 24 months fixed term

About the role

We are looking for a Specialist/Principal Business Support for the Office of Chief Commercial Officer.

The role reports to the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive and will work closely with the CCO and others to manage the Office of Chief Commercial Officer activities, specifics as follows:

• Support the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive to manage the CCO office in conjunction with the CCO Executive Assistant.
• Support in shaping and coordinating SLT meeting agendas to ensure a strategic focus and that business critical issues are addressed and effective processes are followed.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive, interacts with key stakeholders to understand all the major aspects of strategic issues in order to conduct fact-based analyses and provide analysis to the CCO.
• Assists in shaping and raising the external profile of the CCO by coordinating stakeholder strategy
• Assists in the preparation of papers for Board meetings.
• Develops appropriate presentation and communication materials on behalf of the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive and CCO .
• Prepares and coordinates briefing notes for the CCO as required.
• Prepares and assists the CCO in preparing regular reports.
• Support the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive in coordinating with Company Secretary, Group Chief of Staff, Business Executives of Exco.
• Facilitates communication flow of information amongst executive committee members to contribute to the effective running of the Senior Leadership team
• Facilitates identification and management of key strategic and tactical metrics and levers to drive accountability and business performance.
• Provides support to the Head of Commercial EA, Communications and Business Executive and Chief Commercial Officer on projects as required.

About you

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

• At least 12 years of commercial experience, with demonstrated progression from back to front office experience
• Proven abilities in navigating and operating successfully in a matrix organization, with stakeholders\xe2\x80\x99 engagement and business partnering skills being key requisites.
• Has a track record of successful delivery in partnership with others, within their own team and in the wider business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of commodities\xe2\x80\x99 supply and demand across East Asia / ASEAN region, key markets for Rio Tinto commercial strategy
• A team player, autonomous and self-driven
• Determined problem solver with high level attention to details, strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Bachelor Degree

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Understanding of iron ore / aluminium / copper / minerals market
• Working experience in Singapore or China / South Korea / Japan
• Professional working knowledge of an East Asian language, due to business requirements (Mandarin Chinese / Korean / Japanese)

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 health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We\xe2\x80\x99ve developed some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Application Deadline: 29th July 2033 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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