Principal Analyst, Market Analysis – Copper (North America)

RIO TINTO SINGAPORE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining and metals company is seeking a Principal Analyst focused on market analysis for copper in North America. This role involves delivering strategic insights and collaborating with teams to shape commercial strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the metals industry and analytical skills. Proficiency with Power BI is essential, and a university degree in a relevant field is required. Based in Singapore or Chicago.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the metals industry (e.g., mining, trading, banking, or consultancy).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic insights that inform commercial and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align market intelligence.
• Track and analyze competitor strategies and customer behavior.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Market dynamics understanding

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in Power BI

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Principal Analyst, Market Analysis – Copper (North America)

• Key role in formulating insights on our copper, sulphuric acid, molybdenum, and precious/critical metals
• Opportunity to influence our commercial decision
• Based in Chicago (preference) or Singapore

About the role

Shape the Future of Copper Markets

At Rio Tinto, we’re finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. As a Principal Analyst focused on the North American copper market, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategies and delivering insights that influence decisions across our global business.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to work at the intersection of market intelligence and strategic impact, helping to drive the future of copper and critical materials.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Copper Market Analysis team within Copper Sales & Marketing, you’ll:

· Deliver strategic insights that inform commercial, operational, and investment decisions across the copper and critical minerals value chain.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Marketing, and Product—to align market intelligence with business priorities.

· Maintain and evolve regional supply-demand models, while also developing competitive scenarios to inform strategic planning.

· Leverage a wide range of sources—from internal data to industry reports and trade publications—to build a holistic view of the market.

· Track and analyze competitor strategies, customer behavior, and end-user trends to uncover actionable opportunities.

· Engage with external stakeholders, including industry analysts and customers, to represent Rio Tinto’s market view and deepen our intelligence network.

· Support the development of tools and dashboards to automate reporting and monitor pricing performance.

· Present findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders, both in writing and through presentations.

You’ll also contribute to our understanding of related markets, including sulphuric acid, molybdenum, and precious/critical metals.

About you

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

We’re looking for a curious, independent thinker with a passion for market dynamics and a sharp analytical mind. Ideally, you’ll have:

· Proven experience in the metals industry (e.g., mining, trading, banking, or consultancy).

· A strategic mindset with the ability to connect market signals to business outcomes.

· Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and collaborating across global teams.

· Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence at all levels.

· A passion for continuous learning and translating complex data and market signals into clear, actionable insights.

• Proactive and independent with a keen eye for uncovering opportunities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI.
• A university degree in a relevant field.

Bonus points if you have:

• Deep knowledge of North American commodity markets.
• Familiarity with copper, sulphuric acid, or molybdenum markets.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organisations.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company’s value over-volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost, and capital expenditure.