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Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Manager, Business Development to help the Copper business deliver long-term portfolio growth through the origination, evaluation, negotiation and execution of strategic opportunities across the copper value chain. In this role, you will contribute to the future direction of the Copper portfolio by identifying value-accretive investments, partnerships and market opportunities while working with global stakeholders across commercial, technical, operational and executive teams.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping growth strategy and wants to influence major investment decisions in a dynamic international environment.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nIdentify and evaluate acquisition, joint venture, partnership and market-entry opportunities that support portfolio growth.\nLead transaction processes from screening and due diligence through negotiation and execution.\nDevelop investment cases, strategic recommendations and valuation assessments for senior leadership and investment committees.\nBuild and oversee financial models to assess project economics, investment returns and strategic scenarios.\nConduct market, competitor, customer and copper industry analysis to support investment decisions.\nStructure commercial arrangements to optimise value while managing commercial risk.\nBuild relationships with external partners, governments and key stakeholders to support opportunity development and execution.\nPresent transaction updates, commercial insights and recommendations to executive decision-makers.\nAbout you\nWe’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.\nRequired for Success\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.\nA qualification in finance, commerce, economics, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.\nDemonstrated professional services experience in commercial, corporate development, transaction services, investment banking, strategy, business development or related roles, including leadership responsibilities.\nExperience supporting growth opportunities within mining, metals, natural resources or comparable capital-intensive industries.\nProven capability leading commercial negotiations, transaction processes and stakeholder engagement activities.\nStrong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis skills with the ability to communicate complex insights to senior stakeholders.\nHelpful for Success\nPostgraduate qualification such as an MBA or relevant Master’s degree.\nExperience within mining, metals, natural resources, infrastructure or energy sectors.\nUnderstanding of commodity markets and pricing mechanisms.\nExperience developing business cases and investment recommendations.\nWhat we offer\nBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.\nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority \nA competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees \nCareer development & education assistance to further your ambitions \nAccess top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan \nWellbeing benefits \nGenerous Rio Tinto employee share program \nEmployee Assistance Program \nOngoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters\nLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) \nWhere you’ll be working\nOur global headquarters is situated in St. James’s Square, in the City of Westminster, London, on the edge of the West End, and is the site of the group’s original head office. Located over several floors, the office is truly a global hub for the business and is the base for many members of the Executive Committee. As such, the grade II listed office reflects the vibrancy of the location, although it also overlooks the tranquillity of the only garden square in the district and is a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio 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.\nWe 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. 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