Senior Research Analyst Nickel Markets

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever-changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 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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Role Purpose

Energy transition is changing the fundamental landscape of global raw material supply chains. For nickel use as a critical material in lithium-ion battery cathodes is growing strongly while its traditional role in stainless steel production remains key. The industry must balance nickel use in these applications against a backdrop of increasing government regulation and global political strategy.

The Senior Research Analyst Nickel Markets will provide unmatched nickel expertise to clients ensuring detailed and timely analysis of the key opportunities and risks to the nickel supply chain. The role covers analysis of a broad range of topics from supply demand and price fundamentals to the geopolitical landscape ESG decarbonisation and nickel recycling. An appreciation for long-term technology trends is the focus for understanding the future of this fast-changing dynamic industry.

The Senior Research Analyst Nickel Markets is a role within the Energy Transition & Battery Raw Materials team as part of Metals and Mining Markets.

The Senior Research Analyst Nickel Markets will apply solid analytical capabilities and knowledge of the nickel market to enhance Wood Mackenzies analysis and services to customers.

Through regular product deliveries and client interactions the Senior Research Analyst will develop a sophisticated understanding of the implications for our clients interests. They will provide frequent thorough and clear written analyses to defined publication schedules and perceptive Insights providing innovative and original views on industry developments. The analyst will communicate regularly with clients sharing our views and engaging in mutually beneficial dialogue.

Main Responsibilities

The role is focused on supporting the expansion of our nickel product suite while building and supporting our extensive client base.

• Provide insightful market analysis on nickel demand and supply for our short and long-term reports
• Produce original market analysis with a culmination in client deliverables and industry thought leadership pieces
• Monitor developments in the nickel sector providing analysis on industry developments
• Help to shape our nickel analysis and work with our consultancy business on periodic projects
• Contribute towards the enhancement of our regular products in collaboration with the rest of the Nickel team and the wider Metals and Mining organisation
• Work closely with colleagues in other Research sector groups to help shape the companys integrated view
• Provide our client base with concise timely and insightful analysis of key industry trends and events
• Establish and maintain contacts with mining industry stakeholders to acquire proprietary data and knowledge
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with industry contacts and research clients including presentations to clients via various deliverables necessitating international travel
• Effectively communicate analysis findings to clients through written deliverables web calls podcasts conferences and face-to-face presentations.
• Participate in supporting sales and marketing activities including face-to-face events and webinars
• Contribute consistently to consultancy or other cross-sector projects and help shape project requirements
• Respond to client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner
• Make a contribution towards internal and external knowledge sharing

Expectations

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mining/ Geology/ Metallurgical Engineering or Economics/ Business etc.) or equivalent experience
• Detailed knowledge of nickel or similar markets including supply demand and pricing
• Proven numerical analytic capabilities including problem-solving and technical skills
• Presentation experience
• Strong organisation and planning skills plus the ability to manage own workload
• The ability to work as part of a team which may involve multiple locations and time zones
• A willingness to travel to other company and client offices and undertake industry site visits
• A strong commitment to commercial excellence and meeting the high-quality standards expected by our clients

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