Why explore

Key role in the Market Analysis team and broader Rio Tinto organization
Lead a team that works closely with internal and external networks with a holistic view of macroeconomic analysis and commodity markets
Gain exposure across our global commercial business
Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

The Cross-Commodity team sits in the central Commercial Market Analysis team and is responsible for generating short-to-medium term market insights (up-to 5 years). This incorporates supply and competitor analysis demand forecasts (including downstream sectors) trading support and price forecasting. The team focus is to leverage these insights and analysis to support Commercial decision-making and generate value across Sales & Marketing, Procurement and Marine &Logistics. The Market Analysis team also provide short-to-medium term market context and commodity price forecasts across the Group.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Market Analysis - Cross Commodity to join a high performing team, support cash generation and business growth through market insight, and inform Commercial Strategy.

Reporting to the General Manager Strategy& Market Analysis, you will:

Deepen and broaden our understanding of global and regional macroeconomic and industrial sector trends.
Develop and maintain regular research using our vast array of external research and internal datasets to draw market conclusions that affect most parts of our business.
Monitor market development and industrial and trade policy and keep the broader Market Analysis and Strategy teams and extended stakeholder group informed of changes/news/intelligence, as appropriate.
Support multiple stakeholders, including Group Finance and Investor Relations, to deliver market updates for senior management and external reporting.
Collaborate with other Market Analysis teams to draw cross-commodity insights and share best practices additionally collaborate with Economics teams to bridge with long run analysis.
Manage subscription budget, procurement and vendor relationships, providing improved centralized view on subscriptions across Commercial
Be armed with resources and provide strong leadership and develop capability in the team to achieve the above goals.

About you

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

University degree in either economics, technical or commercialdiscipline.
Minimum 10 years relevant experience within a commodity focused MNC ormetals and mining industry.
Deep understanding of economics, industrial trends and global commodity markets.
Proven relevant experience and analytical skills with the ability to critically analyze data and identify trends and key drivers.
Proven ability to present concepts and results clearly.
Excellent and proven project management skills.
Proven ability to lead a team and develop capabilities to achieve results.
A proven ability to further develop existing relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working in an international setting will be an advantage.
Excellent IT skills including the use of MS Office and Power BI.
Advanced written and spoken English.