Charterer

Role overview

Rio Tinto is hiring a Charterer to join its global chartering function in Singapore. This position supports the chartering team and works closely with commodity business units to deliver shipping solutions that are safe, efficient and on time in a fast-moving market.

Why this role stands out

• Build your chartering career within a major global organisation.
• Work closely with external maritime market participants and internal teams across several commodity streams.
• Be based in Singapore, one of Rio Tinto’s key commercial centres.

Key accountabilities

• Lead discussions and finalise charter agreements with vessel owners and brokers to secure strong commercial results.
• Own the full contract journey, from negotiation through execution oversight and performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain productive commercial relationships with shipowners and broker networks.
• Identify and act on third-party freight trading opportunities by engaging market participants, taking measured positions and managing freight exposure to improve portfolio performance.
• Support market intelligence efforts, including freight reporting and analysis that guide business decisions.
• Work with internal stakeholders to improve supply chain value, vessel performance and freight choices.
• Track contract delivery, ensure vessel nominations happen on time and resolve issues quickly.
• Build a strong understanding of mine-to-customer supply chain flows.
• Work with the Vetting team to strengthen vessel safety and operational capability.
• Partner with the Performance team to help deliver decarbonisation goals.
• Follow governance requirements and compliance standards at all times.

Candidate profile

The role is suited to someone with a commercially minded approach, strong ownership and accountability, and the confidence to work across negotiations and stakeholder groups in a shipping environment.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Maritime Studies or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in chartering, trading or a commercial role is strongly preferred.
• Prior involvement in negotiations and/or commercial decision-making.
• Good knowledge of shipping markets preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using IMOS systems.

Benefits

• Safety-first workplace.
• Competitive pay with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Career development support and education assistance.
• Access to family-friendly health and medical programmes plus a pension plan.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Employee share programme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing wellbeing support for employees and their families across personal and professional matters.
• Leave options covering annual leave, paid parental leave and sick leave.

Work environment

The Commercial function connects product groups, customers and suppliers across mine to market. It brings together Sales & Marketing and Trading, Global Procurement, and Marine & Logistics to buy, sell and move materials while focusing on safe, sustainable and customer-centred outcomes. The Singapore hub works with teams in Chicago, Frankfurt, Antwerp, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul.

Additional information

• Application deadline: 26 June 2026.
• Rio Tinto may close the posting before the stated deadline.
• All pre-screening questions must be completed to be considered.
• Unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or agencies are not accepted, and any such submissions are treated as Rio Tinto property.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. The company produces iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials that support the global energy transition and broader economic development. With 150 years of mining history, the organisation focuses on innovation, continuous improvement and responsible production aligned with environmental, social and governance standards.

Respect and inclusion

Rio Tinto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The company is committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard, all cultures are respected, and people are treated fairly and with dignity regardless of personal background or identity.