Principal Advisor – Iron Ore Marketing

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 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 Mineral Economics.

What we offer

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

• A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto 

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

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including 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

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 customers’ needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost, and capital expenditure.

Application Deadline: 04 August 2025 (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.”

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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