Gestionnaire, développement des affaires / Manager, Business Development

Rio Tinto • Montreal, QC

15d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager, Business Development, to join Rio Tinto’s Aluminium business development team to support the execution of their growth strategy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s leading mining and metals companies, expand Rio Tinto’s presence in aluminium and helping advance the company’s contribution to a sustainable, clean‑energy future. This opportunity will appeal to a highly motivated professional who combines strong technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of investment banking and complex transactions. Exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgment, integrity, and an inclusive leadership style are essential to drive results, build trust, and consistently exceed expectations.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in areas such as Corporate Development, Strategy, Consulting, Business Planning, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to business development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, or similar transactions.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, including experience with financial modelling, valuation, and commercial analysis relevant to the mining and/or natural resources industries.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, in person and through virtual channels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective working relationships internally and externally, supporting collaboration across functions and contributing to discussions that inform strategic decision‑making at senior levels.
• Strong collaborative approach, demonstrating openness, transparency, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust within diverse, cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in investment banking would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the initial evaluation of select target opportunities, including coordinating with technical experts and relevant internal stakeholders during evaluation, due diligence, and financial analysis activities.
• Monitoring industry and competitive trends and contributing to forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic assessments by preparing analytical inputs, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and proposing options for consideration.
• Participating in transaction negotiations, providing analytical and strategic support to the leadership team during complex discussions and multi‑party negotiations.
• Collaborating with the Product Group leadership team to support alignment on proposed transaction terms.
• Analyzing and supporting consultations with internal stakeholders on potential opportunities such as acquisitions, internal projects, joint ventures, farm‑outs, and divestitures.
• Ensuring activities align with Rio Tinto’s ethics, compliance standards, and global policies, and supporting the consistent application of business development governance processes.

Benefits

• Be recognized 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
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees