Principal Analyst Zinc Markets

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Role Purpose

We are looking for a Principal Analyst to join our Zinc Markets Research team. This role will be based in London joining a global team of well-established experts. As part of the Metals and Mining Research Unit the Zinc Markets team is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of the global zinc markets covering supply demand and pricing. Wood Mackenzies high-quality zinc 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 global zinc demand and deliver analysis through the creation of data services proprietary data written reports public speaking and custom research engagements. This role will involve projecting the trajectory of the zinc market in the long-term. Further you will work closely with members across the commodities energy and natural resources business globally to help determine our view of the pace and shape of the energy transition. You will produce regular and timely deliverables about the zinc market.
• You will be responsible for developing and publishing opinion-rich thematic Zinc Markets related thought leadership content with minimal support. Quickly recognising major Zinc Markets trends and engaging readily with senior external and internal stakeholders.
• Recognized authority (internally and externally) on Zinc Demand. Hugely inquisitive with a desire to seek out information to support theses. Comfortable challenging and being challenged and effective at adapting engagement style and tone to reflect counterparty approach.
• Have a proven ability to see the high-level strategic picture in complex evidence and able to condense multifaceted issues into clear and concise messages. Comfortable with uncertainty and offering an opinion.
• Routinely involved in dialogue with clients at differing levels of seniority and regularly in demand for advice and commentary. Very good at building relationships both internally and externally.
• Have an established media presence. Can leverage Marketing to establish a personal profile on and social media.
• Monitor the competitive environment to identify threats and opportunities and develop plans to address them. Establishes best practice frameworks.
• Strong coach and mentor to analysts.

About You

• You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics Business Mining Geology Engineering etc.) and have experience in the metals and mining sectors. Your previous experience includes generating forecasts for zinc demand. You may also have experience with mines smelters traders vehicle markets galvanized steel alloys or other users of zinc 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 have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You may have advanced skills utilising these products or programming languages.
• 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.
• You are commercially astute and thrive in a commercial collaborative and customer centric environment. You have a track record of delivery.
• You are recognised by colleagues as someone who shares insight knowledge and experience and develops more junior talent.
• You understand the value of expert insight for business decision making and want to work in a leading research analytics and consultancy organisation.

Expectations

• Key capabilities:
  • Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities
  • 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
• 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.
• 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.

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