Research Associate

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

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Copper Markets Research team. This role will be based in the UK joining a global team of well-established experts. As part of the Metals and Mining Research team the Copper Markets group is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of global copper markets covering supply demand and pricing. Wood Mackenzies high-quality copper 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 quantitative and qualitative research on the global copper market producing data services proprietary datasets and written analysis. You will support modelling of global and regional market outlooks.

• You will collaborate with teams across commodities energy and natural resources to assess the pace of the energy transition and deliver regular timely copper-market insights.

• You will contribute targeted analysis to the copper concentrate service and support commercial product enhancements.

• Your contributions will be influential from the beginning. You will maintain strong client relationships by responding to requests gathering market intelligence and sharing insights through reports models and presentations.

• You will uphold high editorial and data-quality standards across copper-market deliverables.

• You will build industry relationships deepen your expertise and support bespoke consulting projects as needed.

About You

• You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics Business Mining Geology Metallurgy Engineering etc.).

• You understand the big picture which enables you to analyse and form clear coherent conclusions from a variety of data and information. You can communicate complex or technical information and deliver 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 groups of people.

• 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.

• While not required it would be a benefit if you have experience in the metals and mining sector. Your previous experience could include generating forecasts for copper supply demand prices and trade. You may also have experience with mines smelters/refineries traders or other users of copper and experience with their operations.

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 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.

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