Principal International Affairs

Principal International Affairs

Full-Time 59576 - 68231 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
BHP Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse global policy and geopolitical trends to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
  • Company: Join BHP, a leading global company focused on growth and inclusivity.
  • Benefits: Diverse career opportunities in a supportive and safe work environment.
  • Other info: Work with experts across London, Singapore, and Washington DC.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping BHP's strategy with your insights.
  • Qualifications: Experience in international relations and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 59576 - 68231 £ per year.

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

The Principal, International Relations is a senior individual contributor role and a key day‑to‑day integration point for BHP’s global geopolitical and public policy insight. The role works with an internal and external network of experts, advisors, regional teams and policy contacts to synthesise global policy and geopolitical developments and provide actionable insights at a global, strategic level. These insights are provided to senior audiences and used to inform planning and decision making, including how geopolitical insight is hard wired into BHP’s strategy, portfolio and risk frameworks.

The role sits within Global Corporate Affairs and Communications and is part of BHP’s International Affairs team, which operates across London, Singapore and Washington DC. We will consider applications from candidates based in London, Santiago, Washington DC, Denver or Toronto. We are not able to fund relocation or visa sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with an internal and external network of experts, advisors, regional teams and policy contacts to synthesise global policy and geopolitical developments and provide actionable insights at a global, strategic level, including through executive briefs, reports and scenario exercises.
  • Supporting the integration of geopolitics and policy into BHP’s strategy, portfolio and risk processes, working in close partnership with BHP’s Commercial and Portfolio Strategy.
BHP Group

Contact Details:

BHP Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal International Affairs

Geopolitical Analysis
Public Policy Insight
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Report Writing
Scenario Analysis
Risk Assessment