Why explore
An opportunity to work in the largest dry bulk freight operations in the industry
Be part of the world's leading Mining MNC
Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub
About the role
The purpose of Rio Tinto Marine (Marine) is to create value for the Group by leveraging its competitive advantages in the shipping industry. This entails being the central repository of marine supply chain expertise in the Rio Tinto Group, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of marine transportation, global freight markets, and the international regulatory environment.
We are looking for a Senior Chartering Manager to join the global freight portfolio team. You will play an active and visible role in the global freight markets and be responsible for developing and transacting period/spot freight deals for Rio Tinto Marine.
This role is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to work closely with senior freight leaders across teams, as well as across other freight portfolios (where required) – ultimately contributing to a high-value global freight book.
Reporting initially to the General Manager - Chartering, the role, once firmly established, will report to the Global Portfolio Manager - Capesize & VLOC. In this role, you will:
Lead and develop long-term period chartering for VLOCs and life of asset strategies, while also being fully responsible for the risk management of this growing fleet.
Based on business needs, be the single point of contact, to charter and go to market (with a focus on VLOC vessels), requirements associated with Rio Tinto demands, including excellent in-depth knowledge across the pulse of the S&P markets, and, where required of other asset classes.
Support all freight requirements (including spot/period fixing / 3rd Party tonnes) for new projects across the global freight books.
Work alongside Global Portfolio Managers and other internal teams to develop views of the market and be able to clearly articulate and communicate those views.
Focus on growing our market reputation with strong, sustainable relationships across the dry bulk freight industry (yards, banks, brokers, and head owners) while ensuring continued access to safe and efficient vessels.
Optimize results by understanding and trading the physical dry bulk market conditions through long-term asset value opportunities.
Be adaptable and willing to support other freight portfolios and/or ad-hoc chartering projects
Partner with vetting and operations to improve the safety, reliability, and environmental footprint of the chartered vessels.
Safeguard self and team members by always acting within agreed governance frameworks and supporting principles and guidelines
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, Marketing, Supply Chain, or Maritime/Logistics.
At least 10 to 12 years of chartering experience. Fully knowledgeable and able to independently trade physical spot/period vessels/cargoes across asset classes and/or associated markets. FFA knowledge will be beneficial.
A proven track record of executing vessel charters and managing assets most optimally through market cycles.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to present and influence stakeholders with sharp & all-rounded views of the market.
Effective negotiation skills & professional integrity.
Motivated, yet curious and driven to go above and beyond daily chartering mandates, while being flexible as the role expands with the demands of the desk.
What we offer
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits, including 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)
Where you will be working
Headquartered in Singapore and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customers’ needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost, and capital expenditure.
Application Deadline: 18 June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.”
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.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.