Principal Analyst - Global Policy & Insights

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group in Perth, Australia, or London, UK, seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the China and APAC portfolio within Global Policy & Insights. You will deliver timely, evidence-based analysis to inform strategy and operations as Fortescue pursues its decarbonisation agenda.

Reporting to the Manager, Global Policy & Insights, you will build external networks, translate questions into analytical work, monitor risks and opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement across GPI.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Politics, International Relations, Economics, Law, Security Studies, Area Studies or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a political risk or related analytical role.
• Strong critical thinking, and analysis skills and tradecraft, supported by excellent judgement.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, take ownership of deliverables and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• A flexible and intellectually curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, think independently and work outside established areas of expertise.
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, and willingness to adopt new analytical and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the China/ APAC GPI portfolio, maintaining a strong understanding of the political, policy, regulatory, and stakeholder developments relevant to Fortescue’s global operations, projects and strategic priorities.
• Produce authoritative, timely and assessment-rich analysis through written reports and verbal briefings that offer a clear, evidence-based analytical judgement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Fortescue, understanding stakeholder priorities and translating business questions into targeted analytical work,
• Develop and maintain external networks of government, industry, policy, academic, and other specialist sources to strengthen GPI’s access to differentiated insight.
• Monitor emerging risks and opportunities that may affect Fortescue’s people, projects, counterparties, supply chains, reputation or operating environment.
• Contribute to analytical quality and continuous improvement across GPI, including peer review.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritisation

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Politics / IR / Economics / Law / Security Studies / Area Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled tools

Job description

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Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 18992

Work Location: Perth, Australia or London, UK preferred

Roster: Monday to Friday

Duration: 12-month fixed-term opportunity / secondment

Global Policy & Insights (GPI) is Fortescue’s analytical and foresight capability within the Global Sustainability & External Affairs (GSEA) directorate.

We monitor, investigate and interpret the political, policy, economic, security, regulatory and stakeholder developments that could affect Fortescue’s strategy, reputation, operations and ability to deliver its decarbonisation agenda.

Reporting to the Manager, Global Policy & Insights, the Principal Analyst will lead the China & APAC portfolio and provide authoritative analysis and advice on material external developments affecting the business.

This is a 12-month opportunity with a preference for a London or Perth based staff member.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the China/ APAC GPI portfolio, maintaining a strong understanding of the political, policy, regulatory, and stakeholder developments relevant to Fortescue’s global operations, projects and strategic priorities.
• Produce authoritative, timely and assessment-rich analysis through written reports and verbal briefings that offer a clear, evidence-based analytical judgement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Fortescue, understanding stakeholder priorities and translating business questions into targeted analytical work,
• Develop and maintain external networks of government, industry, policy, academic, and other specialist sources to strengthen GPI’s access to differentiated insight.
• Monitor emerging risks and opportunities that may affect Fortescue’s people, projects, counterparties, supply chains, reputation or operating environment.
• Contribute to analytical quality and continuous improvement across GPI, including peer review.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Politics, International Relations, Economics, Law, Security Studies, Area Studies or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a political risk or related analytical role.
• Strong critical thinking, and analysis skills and tradecraft, supported by excellent judgement.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, take ownership of deliverables and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• A flexible and intellectually curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, think independently and work outside established areas of expertise.
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, and willingness to adopt new analytical and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

Highly regarded

• Knowledge of mining and energy markets.
• Experience supporting or mentoring other analysts.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.