Risk Analyst

Energy Market Risk Analyst | Brisbane, QLD • Join Rio Tinto Aluminium as we enter the Queensland energy market and help build an in-house capability at a scale rarely seen in Australia. • Develop the risk frameworks, controls and market oversight capability that will support disciplined participation in Australia's evolving energy markets. • Brisbane-based opportunity with significant influence across Trading, Risk, Finance and Technology stakeholders. We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to help shape Rio Tinto's next chapter in Australia's energy market. As Rio Tinto continues to build its in-house energy market capability, we are looking for an experienced Energy Market Risk Analyst to help establish and operate the risk frameworks, controls and analytical capabilities that will support our growing electricity and environmental product portfolio. Working at the intersection of Energy Trading, Risk, Finance and Technology, you'll play a key role in building a new capability from the ground up, developing the risk systems, methodologies and insights that will support Rio Tinto's participation in Australian energy markets for years to come. If you're motivated by the opportunity to help shape a new capability, solve complex challenges and leave a lasting legacy, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact on a strategically important business initiative. Key Responsibilities Include Lead the development of Rio Tinto's in-house energy market risk capability, including frameworks, systems, controls and reporting. Analyse and monitor market, credit and liquidity risks across electricity, derivative and environmental product portfolios. Develop risk models, scenario analysis and stress testing to support commercial and strategic decision-making. Partner with Trading, Risk, Finance, Treasury and Technology teams to provide independent risk insight, challenge and governance. Monitor exposures, limits and key risk indicators to support effective portfolio oversight and risk management. Drive continuous improvement, automation and innovation across risk systems, analytics and reporting capabilities. About You 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. Required for Success • Safety focus: A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. • Skills and Capabilities: Ability to develop and implement energy market risk frameworks, quantitative methodologies and governance processes that support informed commercial decision-making. • Experience: Significant experience in market risk, quantitative risk, middle office, energy trading analytics or a related role within a generator, retailer, trader, financial institution, market participant or large energy user. • Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience in energy markets, finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, data science or a related discipline. • Market Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of the National Electricity Market (NEM), including spot market dynamics, pricing drivers, electricity derivatives and physical and financial portfolio exposures. • Systems: Experience with risk systems, analytics platforms and reporting tools, including advanced Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI or similar technologies used to analyse complex energy market datasets. [ • Experience developing and applying quantitative risk methodologies such as mark-to-market valuation, scenario analysis, stress testing, earnings-at-risk or cash-flow-at-risk. • Exposure to PPAs, electricity derivatives, environmental products or broader energy trading activities. • Experience implementing or materially improving risk systems, controls, governance frameworks or reporting processes. • Ability to communicate complex risk concepts, quantitative analysis and model outputs to technical, commercial and senior stakeholders. What We Offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick & cultural leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where You'll Be Working Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries and have the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio. Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand's south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach, mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines. #gts À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d'autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect et inclusion Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Aborigènes et d'Insulaires du détroit de Torres, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTI , de travailleurs âgés, de personnes en situation de handicap et de représentants d’origines diverses. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres d'être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, d'origine ethnique, de religion, d'âge, d'orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence. innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.