- Based in Shanghai – China
About The Role
China represents the largest market for both Rio Tinto Group and Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO). We are currently seeking an Analyst – Traders & Growth, whose primary responsibility will be to help foster relationships with Chinese domestic trading companies and mills, as well as support the Singapore commercial team in maximizing the value of the iron ore portfolio.
Reporting to the Manager Traders & Growth, you will
- Assist Manager Traders & Growth in executing the RTIO sales and marketing strategy in the target market.
- Provide support in managing key account relationships and offer critical insights to facilitate an objective assessment of the commercial value associated with these clients.
- Supporting new business development and spot sales while making sure customer obligations are fulfilled according to contract terms.
- Analysis of customer needs, business models, macroeconomic insights on the Chinese steel industry, key supply and demand indicators.
- Actively involved in execution of sales and marketing initiatives and projects.
- Coordinate senior-level visits to key customers, which includes planning schedules, itineraries, and agendas; arranging logistics; preparing meeting briefs; and delivering travel notes in a timely manner.
- Comply with applicable government regulations, professional standards and Rio Tinto policies.
About You
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have
- Bachelor’s degree or above, majored in marketing, economics, finance, geosciences or engineering,
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills,
- Good team player with fundamental leadership skills,
- Sense of innovation on new approaches,
- Skills in handling rapidly changing business environment and readily challenges assumptions,
- Ability to connect and liaise with a diverse range of people,
- Ability to handle pressure and frequent travels,
- Good understanding of steel industry, mining and/or international trading is preferred,
- Approximately 2 years of relevant sales or trading analysis experience,
- Fluency in Mandarin and English.
Where you will be working
You will be based in our office in Shanghai.
Since Rio Tinto established its first office in Beijing almost 40 years ago with just three people, the Group has built partnerships with China that span supply, innovation, knowledge transfer, culture and procurement. It's a relationship that has been transformative for Rio Tinto and which continues to make a significant contribution to China’s growth story.
China is Rio Tinto’s largest market, and home to our biggest shareholder, customers and important strategic partners. Rio Tinto shares a long, fruitful history of partnership with China. Our collaboration today ranges from trade, exploration, project development, and digital innovation to R&D and talent development. We are also working together to address significant challenges such as climate change and sustainable development to shape a collective future.
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.
