Business Analyst

Influence major growth, M&A and investment decisions that shape Rio Tinto's global Copper portfolio.

Build deep expertise in valuation, transactions and strategic portfolio analysis while working closely with senior leaders and decision makers.

Join a London-based team at the centre of Copper's growth agenda with exposure to global opportunities and international travel.

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About the role

We are looking for a Business Analyst – Copper Growth & Development to help the Copper Product Group deliver its growth and investment agenda. In this role, you will provide high-quality commercial, financial and strategic analysis that supports acquisitions, partnerships, divestments, organic growth projects and broader portfolio initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex commercial problems, working in live transaction environments and influencing senior investment decisions across a global portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance and Business Analysis and working within the Copper Product Group, you will:

Provide financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis for transactions and growth opportunities.

Evaluate business development opportunities using market, industry, commercial and financial information.

Build and maintain business cases for acquisitions, partnerships, divestments and organic growth projects.

Support due diligence activities and challenge commercial, financial, tax, funding and valuation assumptions.

Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to identify value drivers, risks and opportunities for value creation.

Maintain consolidated Product Group valuation models and support portfolio analysis activities.

Lead the analytical and financial content of investment submissions, reviews and governance processes.

Prepare materials supporting Product Group, Investment Committee and Board-level decision making.

About youWe’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.

Required for SuccessA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

Skills and Capabilities:
Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capability, including discounted cash flow (DCF), scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience supporting business development, M&A, corporate development, transaction advisory, investment evaluation or related commercial activities.

Experience:

Ability to interpret complex commercial structures, challenge assumptions and provide decision-useful recommendations in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications:

Degree qualification in finance, economics, commerce, business, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Systems:
Strong capability with financial modelling tools, spreadsheet-based analysis and preparation of senior leadership materials.

Demonstrated ability to use AI and advanced analytical tools to accelerate research, interrogate complex datasets, test hypotheses and generate decision-useful insights, with sound judgement over the quality, limitations and appropriate application of outputs.

Helpful for Success

Experience with in mining, resources, investment banking, private equity or a comparable capital-intensive industry.

Exposure to transaction due diligence, investment committee processes or board-level submissions.

Experience collaborating across finance, tax,…