Metals Analyst

Role Overview

A global industrial organisation is seeking a Research Analyst to support the development of its commodity market intelligence capabilities. The role will deliver data-driven analysis across global commodity markets, helping internal stakeholders identify emerging risks, opportunities and market trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental supply-and-demand analysis across steel, raw materials and mined commodities.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to support procurement, commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor developments across freight, energy transition, decarbonisation and ESG.
• Collect and maintain market data while improving analytical processes through automation and statistical modelling.
• Translate complex market information into clear reports, presentations and actionable recommendations.
• Present commodity market insights to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Build relationships with traders, miners, steel producers, brokers and research providers to strengthen market intelligence.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geology, Data Science or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in commodity market analysis, consulting, mining or commodity trading.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of commodity value chains, preferably within ferrous or non-ferrous metals.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Mandarin language proficiency would be advantageous.
• Proactive, intellectually curious and detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in commodity markets.