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Principal Analyst - Market Analysis, Copper

Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Principal Analyst, Market Analysis – Copper

  • Key role in formulating insights on North American copper market
  • Opportunity to influence commercial decisions globally
  • Chicago-based permanent job opportunity
  • For Illinois-based roles the expected annual salary range is $117,400 – 172,200

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a  Principal Analyst  to focus on the North American copper market. The analyst will deliver analysis and insight to support commercial and operational decisions across the region.

The Copper Market Analysis team sits within Rio Tinto’s Copper Sales & Marketing team. It is responsible for providing insight and analysis to support commercial, operational and strategic decisions related to the group’s copper business. In addition to copper our operations also produce Sulphuric Acid, Molybdenum, and various precious / critical metals. The role will include coverage of these markets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Copper Market Analysis, you will

  • Deliver insight to support commercial, operational and strategic decisions
  • Work closely with sales and marketing managers to deliver actionable views.
  • Maintain and further develop our regional supply and demand forecasts
  • Develop a deep understanding of regional supply chains and material flows.
  • Monitor, track and interpret regional trade flows.
  • Track competitor, customer and end-user activity to identify trends and opportunities
  • Support projects and conduct detailed analysis into niche market segments based on business need
  • Develop market narrative to present views internally, both in written form and verbally.
  • About you

    To be successfully considered for this role, you will have the below experience

  • Relevant experience within the metals industry (miner, producer, or consumer), trader, bank, or commodity focused consultancy.
  • Independent worker able to proactively identify market developments and potential opportunities
  • Proven relevant experience and analytical skills with the ability to critically analyze data, identify trends and key market drivers
  • Ability to present concepts and information in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) are essential
  • Excellent IT skills including the use of MS Office and Power BI
  • University degree
  • A deep understanding of North American commodity markets would be an asset
  • Knowledge of our major markets (copper, sulphuric acid, molybdenum) would be beneficial
  • What we offer

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation / annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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    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.

    Salary : $117,400 - $172,200

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