Senior Research Analyst - Metals and Mining (Zinc)
Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
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Company
Wood Mackenzie are the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have been providing the quality data, analytics, and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.
Our dedicated oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends.
We have over 1,900 employees in 30 locations, serving customers in nearly 80 countries. Together, we inspire and innovate the markets we serve – providing invaluable intelligence to help our customers overcome the toughest challenges, and make strategic decisions that will, ultimately, accelerate the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our Lead Markets Research team. This role will be based in India, joining a global team of well-established experts. As part of the Metals and Mining Research Unit, the Lead Markets group is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of global lead markets, covering supply, demand, and pricing. Wood Mackenzie’s high-quality lead research provides value to our clients, by providing a guide to the rapidly transitioning energy sector and assisting clients to make the best commercial decisions to secure their business success.
Main Responsibilities
As part of a world-class team of industry experts, you will conduct original quantitative and qualitative research on the global lead market and deliver analysis through the creation of data services, proprietary data, written reports, public speaking, and custom research engagements. This role will involve modelling the trajectory of the lead market in India and corresponding subregions in the long-term. Further, you will work closely with members across the commodities, energy and natural resources business globally to help determine the pace and shape of the energy transition. You will produce regular and timely deliverables about the lead market.
Through your efforts, you will strengthen your and WoodMac’s profile, building relationships with contacts at key companies and government bodies. You will develop a unique perspective and understanding of the lead industry. Your knowledge will be highly valued by WoodMac's clients, with whom you will share your insight via industry-leading written reports, economic models, and presentations.
Your contributions will be influential from the beginning. You will be in demand and able to make a difference as we value high levels of client contact and pride ourselves in answering their questions.
About You
You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering etc.) and may have experience in the metals and mining sector. Your previous experience could include generating forecasts for lead supply, demand, prices, and trade. You may also have experience with mines, traders, or other users of lead and experience with their operations.
You also understand the big picture, which enables you to analyse and form clear, coherent conclusions from a variety of data and information. You find it easy to communicate complex or technical information and delivering messages that are easily understood. You thrive in a collaborative, commercial and client-centric environment.
You have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You may have advanced skills utilising these products or programming languages. You may have experience with relational databases.
You are thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative, and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small groups of executives.
You have a proven track record of fostering strong working relationships, developing networks, and influencing others. The way you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class. You often share ideas, find better ways of working, and make things happen.
Expectations
We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future.
While this is expected to be a full-time role, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.
Ownership and accountability - delivering on our commitments and owning the outcome
Commitment to action - making timely decisions and taking action
Continuous improvement - continuously striving for better in all we do.
Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities
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