Principal Advisor Market Analysis (8- Months Contract)

RIO TINTO COMMERCIAL LITHIUM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto Commercial Lithium Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Principal Advisor - Market Analysis to deliver advanced lithium demand and pricing insights for global decision-makers.

The role focuses on building robust models, tracking market indicators, and shaping analytical frameworks within a fast-evolving commodity market. You will report to the Senior Manager - Market Analysis & Strategy, and work from Singapore, contributing to AI-driven automation, data integration, and strategic planning across

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree qualifications.
• 6 years relevant experience within a commodity focused MNC.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and coding to automate data collection, processing and reporting workflows.
• Experience developing automated data pipelines that integrate multiple data sources and reduce manual effort.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to trading environment or a strong industry network would be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) are essential.
• Candidates with expertise in applying generative AI to decision-making, market analysis, workflow automation, and productivity enhancement strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Forecasting: Develop global and regional demand models.
• Maintain tracking metrics for short- to medium-term demand (0–3 years).
• Monitor current market pricing and forecast short-term movements.
• Analyse impact of industry developments on forecast prices.
• Analytical Framework Development: Identify AI-enabled workflow improvements.
• Collaborate to increase intel collection and automate reporting workflows.

Skills

AI tools

Data analytics

Automation

Communication

Market analysis

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Why explore

• Key role in formulating short-term market insights & price forecasts for the Group
• An opportunity to influence key decisions globally
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor - Market Analysis to provide insightful analysis within the lithium market analysis and strategy team, with a focus on lithium demand and pricing. The role will also help strengthen and improve the team’s analytical framework and toolkit.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Market Analysis & Strategy, you will,

Market Analysis & Forecasting

• Developing a deep understanding of the battery supply chain.
• Maintain, develop and validate global and regional demand models.
• Develop and maintain tracking metrics that provide leading indicators of short- to medium-term demand over a 0–3 year horizon, covering key regions, end-use industries and products.
• Contribute to longer term demand discussion and trends, including battery chemistry and intensity of use analysis in various battery types.
• Maintain a view on current market pricing together with a forecast of short-term movements.
• Monitor industry developments and provide analysis on how various events will impact forecast prices

Analytical Framework Development

• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled workflow improvements and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Assess opportunities to use AI assistants, agents and automation tools to improve productivity, reporting and analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with broader Battery Materials and Economics teams to increase intel collection.
• Seek leading indicators to predict short term price movements.

About you

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

• Relevant Degree qualifications.
• 6 years relevant experience within a commodity focused MNC.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and coding to automate data collection, processing and reporting workflows.
• Experience developing automated data pipelines that integrate multiple data sources and reduce manual effort.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to trading environment or a strong industry network would be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) are essential.
• Candidates with expertise in applying generative AI to decision-making, market analysis, workflow automation, and productivity enhancement strongly encouraged to apply.