Senior Copper Research Analyst

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 Senior Research Analyst to join us and support the production of our cost emissions and ESG analysis for copper metal mines globally. You will be joining a large global team of inclusive and diverse collaborators who are highly experienced purpose-driven and passionate about producing industry-leading insights on all things exciting about the base precious metals and battery raw materials industries. Within Metals & Mining we work with a range of clients including mining companies investment banks institutional investors and industrial conglomerates and our analysis supports these clients with their critical decision-making.

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Analyst you will be required to:

Undertake detailed research and analysis of base metal mines globally understanding their financial performance carbon footprint and valuation.

Build and maintain contacts and collate information from key industry participants virtually or in person through asset visits and meetings.

Engage regularly with clients and respond to client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner.

Work as part of a team in the publication of our regular research reports.

Author and co-author insightful pieces around topical industry trends and events; such as mining industry decarbonisation ESG challenges and industry fundamentals.

Help in the coaching mentoring and development of junior members of staff.

About You

You have a degree in a relevant discipline.

You have a good understanding of the commodities industry. Preferably gained from 4-8 years of mining industry experience.

Strong analytical mindset.

An understanding of the needs and expectations of our clients and the ability to meet them.

Good written and spoken English.

The confidence and skills to present to industry participants at a range of levels and via various mediums.

The ability to work as part of a team achieving results and working effectively with colleagues in a collaborative manner.

Creative and innovative thinking; the ability to develop and contribute to new ideas.

Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage your own workload.

Deliverables (INTERNAL ONLY)

Undertake detailed analysis of base metal (Zn Cu & Pb) mining operations and projects globally. Building and maintaining models that cover metal production operating cost and capital expenditure culminating in DCF models for a given asset.

Write comprehensive and detailed analyses on the mining operations and projects globally looking at the technical mining & processing aspects of an operation as environmental social and political ones.

Contribute to zinc lead and copper mine asset quarterly reports and download files.

Deliver and/or contribute to Insights and Informs on costs and emissions-related topics.

Support the quarterly process for delivery of zinc lead and copper mine flex models.

Prioritise asset costing using an agile approach.

Ensure transparency and documentation of all workflows.

Contribute to client support and engagement for zinc and lead mine asset services.

Expectations

• You are curious innovative and passionate about the work you do.

• You want to become part of a global team that is inclusive works with a collaborative mindset and is recognised for its metals supply chain expertise.

• You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail which have been proven in your academic and work experience to date. Having experience in a financial analysis discipline is advantageous.

• You are experienced at collecting and interpreting data and are skilled at articulating your findings in a clear concise and insightful manner.

• You demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team generating ideas you want to share and contributing to a best-in-class mindset.

• You are looking for a role where you can build on your existing knowledge and learn from others in a collaborative commercial and client-centric environment.

• You have the desire to develop relationships with mid-to-senior-level clients and industry contacts.

• You have participated in supporting sales and marketing activities and have assisted in the ongoing development of client relationships.

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• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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