Asesor/a Principal de Asuntos Externos

Asesor/a Principal de Asuntos Externos

• Contribuye a fortalecer la presencia, reputación y relacionamiento externo de Rio Tinto en Chile, apoyando prioridades estratégicas de Copper Growth & Development.
• Desarrolla tu experiencia en asuntos externos, relaciones gubernamentales, vinculación estratégica con stakeholders y análisis del entorno político y regulatorio en uno de los mercados más relevantes para el crecimiento futuro del negocio.
• Posición permanente con base en Santiago, Chile, bajo esquema presencial en nuestras oficinas corporativas.

Estamos encontrando mejores formas™ de proporcionar los materiales que el mundo necesita, hoy y en el futuro.

Nuestros valores de cuidado, coraje y curiosidad guían cómo trabajamos y cómo nos tratamos.

Buscamos personas que quieran contribuir a construir relaciones de confianza, generar valor sostenible y apoyar el desarrollo responsable de nuestras actividades en Chile.

Sobre el rol

Buscamos un/a Principal Advisor de Asuntos Externos para Chile que apoye a Copper Growth & Development en la gestión de relaciones gubernamentales, relacionamiento con grupos de interés estratégicos, monitoreo del entorno externo y análisis de políticas públicas que puedan impactar nuestras actividades y prioridades de negocio.

En este rol contribuirás a fortalecer la reputación de Rio Tinto en Chile, desarrollar relaciones constructivas con actores gubernamentales, industriales e institucionales, y proporcionar análisis oportunos sobre tendencias políticas, regulatorias y socioeconómicas relevantes para la toma de decisiones.

También actuarás como un punto de conexión entre equipos locales, regionales y globales, facilitando una gestión coordinada de asuntos externos y apoyando el logro de objetivos estratégicos del negocio.

Reportando al Country Head Chile y trabajando en un entorno colaborativo y matricial dentro de Copper Growth & Development, serás responsable de:

• Apoyar el desarrollo e implementación de la estrategia de relaciones gubernamentales de Chile, alineada con las prioridades del negocio.
• Desarrollar y mantener relaciones constructivas con stakeholders gubernamentales nacionales, regionales y locales.
• Coordinar actividades de relacionamiento con embajadas, asociaciones de la industria, cámaras de comercio e instituciones externas relevantes.
• Monitorear el entorno político, regulatorio, de políticas públicas y socioeconómico en Chile, entregando análisis y reportes que apoyen la toma de decisiones y la gestión de riesgos.
• Identificar riesgos y oportunidades emergentes que puedan impactar las actividades e intereses de Rio Tinto en el país.
• Preparar materiales de briefing, mensajes clave, presentaciones y análisis para apoyar interacciones ejecutivas, visitas de líderes senior y procesos de relacionamiento externo.
• Apoyar iniciativas de asuntos externos relacionadas con permisos, aprobaciones, procesos regulatorios y prioridades estratégicas del negocio.
• Mantener información e inteligencia de stakeholders que apoye la planificación, gestión de riesgos y toma de decisiones.
• Apoyar actividades de comunicación corporativa y gestión reputacional alineadas con estrategias y mensajes aprobados.
• Asegurar que las actividades de relacionamiento externo se desarrollen de acuerdo con los estándares, valores y principios corporativos de Rio Tinto.

Sobre ti

Eres una persona estratégica, colaborativa y orientada a resultados, capaz de desenvolverte efectivamente en entornos complejos y de construir relaciones de confianza con diversos grupos de interés.

Para tener éxito en este rol, contarás con:

• Compromiso con tu seguridad y la de tu equipo.
• Experiencia en relaciones gubernamentales, asuntos públicos, asuntos corporativos, relacionamiento con stakeholders o disciplinas afines.
• Experiencia trabajando con instituciones gubernamentales, asociaciones de la industria o actores vinculados a políticas públicas en Chile.
• Capacidad para analizar y comunicar temas complejos relacionados con políticas públicas, regulación y entorno externo.
• Habilidad para preparar materiales ejecutivos, reportes, análisis y documentos de apoyo para stakeholders internos y externos.
• Dominio avanzado de español e inglés, junto con buen criterio para manejar información sensible de manera responsable.
• Experiencia apoyando iniciativas de engagement externo en entornos complejos o regulados.
• Conocimiento o exposición a minería, recursos naturales, infraestructura, energía o industrias relacionadas.
• Experiencia trabajando en modelos matriciales y colaborando con equipos locales, regionales y globales.

Qué ofrecemos

• Ser reconocido/a por tu contribución, tu forma de pensar y tu esfuerzo, y volver a casa sabiendo que has contribuido al progreso del mundo.
• Un entorno laboral donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad.
• Un paquete de remuneración competitivo con incentivos anuales para empleados/as elegibles.
• Apoyo continuo para el bienestar personal y profesional para ti y tu familia.
• Programa de acciones para empleados de Rio Tinto.
• Programa de Asistencia al Empleado.
• Licencias para todas las etapas de la vida (vacaciones, licencia parental y licencia médica).

**English Version**

Principal Advisor External Affairs

• Help strengthen Rio Tinto’s presence, reputation and external relationships in Chile while supporting the strategic priorities of Copper Growth & Development.
• Develop your expertise in external affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement and political and regulatory analysis in one of the most important markets for Rio Tinto’s future growth.
• Permanent position based in Santiago, Chile, working from our corporate offices.

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

Our values of care, courage and curiosity define how we work and interact with one another. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building trusted relationships, creating long-term value, and supporting the responsible development of Rio Tinto's activities in Chile.

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor External Affairs to support Copper Growth & Development in Chile through government relations, strategic stakeholder engagement, external environment monitoring, and public policy analysis that may impact business priorities and activities.

In this role, you will contribute to strengthening Rio Tinto’s reputation in Chile, building constructive relationships with government, industry and institutional stakeholders, and providing timely insights on political, regulatory and socio-economic developments relevant to business decision-making.

You will also act as a key connection point between local, regional and global teams, helping coordinate external affairs activities and supporting the delivery of strategic business objectives.

Reporting to the Country Head Chile and working in a collaborative and matrix environment within Copper Growth & Development, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of Chile’s government relations strategy, aligned with business priorities.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with national, regional and local government stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement activities with embassies, industry associations, chambers of commerce and other relevant external institutions.
• Monitor Chile’s political, regulatory, public policy and socio-economic environment, providing analysis and reporting to support decision-making and risk management.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities that may affect Rio Tinto’s interests and activities in Chile.
• Prepare briefing materials, key messages, presentations and analysis to support executive engagement, senior leadership visits and external stakeholder interactions.
• Support external affairs initiatives related to permitting, approvals, regulatory processes and strategic business priorities.
• Maintain stakeholder intelligence and insights to support planning, risk management and business decisions.
• Support corporate communications and reputation management activities aligned with approved strategies and messaging.
• Ensure external engagement activities are conducted in accordance with Rio Tinto’s standards, values and corporate principles.

About you

You are a strategic, collaborative and results-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and builds trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A strong commitment to your safety and the safety of others.
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement or related disciplines.
• Experience working with government institutions, industry associations or public policy stakeholders in Chile.
• The ability to analyse and communicate complex public policy, regulatory and external environment issues.
• Strong capability to prepare executive-quality briefings, reports, analysis and stakeholder materials.
• Advanced Spanish and English language skills, together with sound judgement in handling sensitive information.
• Experience supporting external engagement initiatives in complex or regulated environments.
• Exposure to mining, natural resources, infrastructure, energy or related industries.
• Experience working effectively in matrixed environments across local, regional and global teams.

What we offer

• A work environment where your contribution, thinking and effort are recognised and valued.
• A culture where safety is always the highest priority.
• A competitive remuneration package including annual incentive opportunities for eligible employees.
• Ongoing support for your personal and professional wellbeing and that of your family.
• Rio Tinto employee share programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Leave options to support all stages of life, including annual leave, parental leave and medical leave.

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 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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