Manager Business Development

• Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders across the Copper portfolio
• Opportunity to drive inorganic growth opportunities and influence the strategic direction of Rio Tinto Copper
• Permanent role based in London within Rio Tinto's global headquarters

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We 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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping growth strategy and wants to influence major investment decisions in a dynamic international environment.

• Identify and evaluate acquisition, joint venture, partnership and market-entry opportunities that support portfolio growth.
• Lead transaction processes from screening and due diligence through negotiation and execution.
• Develop investment cases, strategic recommendations and valuation assessments for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Build and oversee financial models to assess project economics, investment returns and strategic scenarios.
• Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders across the Copper portfolio
• Opportunity to drive inorganic growth opportunities and influence the strategic direction of Rio Tinto Copper
• Permanent role based in London within Rio Tinto's global headquarters

We 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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping growth strategy and wants to influence major investment decisions in a dynamic international environment.

• Identify and evaluate acquisition, joint venture, partnership and market-entry opportunities that support portfolio growth.
• Lead transaction processes from screening and due diligence through negotiation and execution.
• Develop investment cases, strategic recommendations and valuation assessments for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Build and oversee financial models to assess project economics, investment returns and strategic scenarios.
• Conduct market, competitor, customer and copper industry analysis to support investment decisions.
• Structure commercial arrangements to optimise value while managing commercial risk.
• Build relationships with external partners, governments and key stakeholders to support opportunity development and execution.
• Present transaction updates, commercial insights and recommendations to executive decision-makers.

We’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.

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