- Lead Rio Tinto’s integrated global programme for fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and export controls.
- Shape enterprise requirements and provide independent expert challenge on the organisation’s highest-risk decisions.
- London based
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a General Manager, Fraud, Sanctions & Export Controls to provide enterprise leadership across Rio Tinto’s principal business integrity and financial crime risk domains. In this role, you will set the strategic, risk-based framework and minimum requirements for fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and export controls, while overseeing the enterprise Third-Party Risk Management programme and its domain experts. This is a significant opportunity to shape an integrated global compliance programme, advise on complex and high-risk decisions, and influence sustainable improvements across a complex international organisation.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and working within the global Ethics & Compliance function, you will :
- Lead the design of mandatory enterprise control and programme requirements across fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and export controls.
- Provide senior governance forums with clear insights on material exposures, control health, emerging risks and decisions required.
- Advise and challenge on high-risk transactions, third parties, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, new-country entry, government interactions, donations, sponsorships and other material decisions.
- Lead enterprise Third-Party Risk Management requirements across risk scoping, due diligence, risk opinions, approvals, contracting, monitoring, reassessment and off-boarding.
- Drive simplification, common risk taxonomy, automation, entity-based due diligence and improved visibility of third-party risk.
- Partner on risk-based monitoring and second-line assurance, ensuring material or systemic control weaknesses are remediated and lessons are embedded in programme design.
- Provide subject matter leadership for material incidents and investigations, supporting Legal and accountable business leaders on disclosure, licensing, regulator engagement and remediation.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team and a connected network of first-line risk and control owners, fostering continuous improvement and practical, risk-based decision-making.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team, with leadership aligned to Rio Tinto’s values.
Qualifications: A law degree or equivalent, together with a recognised legal qualification.
Experience: A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience gained through private practice and/or senior legal, ethics, compliance or related leadership roles in complex global organisations.
Technical expertise: Demonstrated expertise across fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and export control risks and programmes, including relevant legal frameworks in the United Kingdom, United States and/or Australia.
Programme leadership: Senior experience designing and implementing risk-based compliance frameworks and third-party risk management programmes, integrated within an enterprise ethics and compliance model.
Executive influence: Strong judgement and experience advising senior leaders, leading complex and sensitive matters, and communicating clearly in ambiguous or high-risk situations.
Helpful for Success
Experience delivering measurable improvements through data, technology, automation or innovative risk and control design.
Proven experience leading global teams with empathy and accountability, fostering psychological safety, resilience and sustained performance.
Strong cross-cultural capability, commercial acumen and the flexibility to operate effectively across regions and time zones.
Where you’ll be working
The role will be based in London and will have a global remit. Regular engagement across international time zones and travel will be required as reasonably necessary.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- 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 an annual incentive programme
- Attractive share ownership and company-provided insurance arrangements
- Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to health, medical and wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons
Applications close on Friday 13th November 2026. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
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.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ 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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 who we are.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2022 – PresentManager Projects – Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler – 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.