Principal Advisor Market Analysis (8- Months Contract)

Why explore

• Key role in formulating short-term market insights & price forecasts for the Group
• An opportunity to influence key decisions globally
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor - Market Analysis to provide insightful analysis within the lithium market analysis and strategy team, with a focus on lithium demand and pricing. The role will also help strengthen and improve the team’s analytical framework and toolkit.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Market Analysis & Strategy, you will,

Market Analysis & Forecasting

• Developing a deep understanding of the battery supply chain.
• Maintain, develop and validate global and regional demand models.
• Develop and maintain tracking metrics that provide leading indicators of short- to medium-term demand over a 0–3 year horizon, covering key regions, end-use industries and products.
• Contribute to longer term demand discussion and trends, including battery chemistry and intensity of use analysis in various battery types.
• Maintain a view on current market pricing together with a forecast of short-term movements.
• Monitor industry developments and provide analysis on how various events will impact forecast prices

Analytical Framework Development

• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled workflow improvements and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Assess opportunities to use AI assistants, agents and automation tools to improve productivity, reporting and analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with broader Battery Materials and Economics teams to increase intel collection.
• Seek leading indicators to predict short term price movements.

About you

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

• Relevant Degree qualifications.
• 6 years relevant experience within a commodity focused MNC.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and coding to automate data collection, processing and reporting workflows.
• Experience developing automated data pipelines that integrate multiple data sources and reduce manual effort.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to trading environment or a strong industry network would be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) are essential.
• Candidates with expertise in applying generative AI to decision-making, market analysis, workflow automation, and productivity enhancement strongly encouraged to apply.