Principal Advisor Ethics and Compliance

• Be part of a world-leading mining company.
• Contribute to key operations and projects in the Americas region, with primary accountability for operations, projects and functions in the United States supporting a culture of integrity, compliance, and trust.
• Be part of a team that prioritizes safety and promotes an inclusive environment, based at the Resolution Copper Offices, Arizona.

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

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Ethics & Compliance Americas, who will be responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Rio Tinto’s Ethics & Compliance Program in the United States, supporting effective governance and controls to help Rio Tinto meet its legal and regulatory obligations, understand and manage compliance risks, and promote a strong culture of integrity throughout the organization.

What you’ll be doing

As part of the Ethics & Compliance team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the implementation of Rio Tinto’s Ethics & Compliance Program in the Americas region with primary accountability for operations, projects and functions in the United States.
• Provide independent, risk-based advice and constructive challenge to business leaders on the identification, assessment and management of Ethics & Compliance risks, supporting first-line accountability for the design, implementation and effectiveness of controls and mitigation actions.
• Design and deliver training and awareness activities to strengthen knowledge and management of compliance risks in the region.
• Conduct risk-based monitoring, compliance reviews and assessments to evaluate the design and effectiveness of key controls, identify emerging and systemic issues, and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Provide strategic advice, risk insights and constructive challenge to business leadership and governance forums, using compliance data, trends and assessment findings to inform decisions, strengthen accountability and support effective risk management.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for Data Privacy matters, collaborating with the global Data Privacy team and relevant stakeholders to support regulatory compliance, incident management, data subject requests and the implementation of privacy requirements.
• Support investigations as appropriate and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and work in an integrated manner with E&C Champions, Compliance, Investigations, Assurance, Governance, Privacy and Third-Party Risk Management teams to achieve the strategic objectives of Ethics & Compliance, while driving regional strategic initiatives and supporting global projects related to strengthening the culture of ethics and compliance.

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

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, inclusion and leading by example in accordance with Rio Tinto’s values.
• University degree in Law, Finance, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in Ethics & Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Governance or related functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate compliance programs, governance frameworks and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing business integrity risks, including anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, anti-money laundering, and third-party risk.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent, risk-based advice and constructive challenge, exercising sound judgment and professional objectivity in complex or sensitive situations.

Helpful for Success

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders, influence decision-making and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and multicultural environments.
• Experience assessing compliance program effectiveness, identifying control weaknesses and driving continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and requirements, including GDPR principles.
• High standards of professional integrity and discretion, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels and navigate complex business challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.

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. 
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus. 
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.   
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program. 
• Attractive share ownership plan. 
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. 
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.  
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

Where you’ll be working

Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.  

  
The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 metres below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.   

In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.  

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.

 

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.