Research Director - Metals Demand

Description

• Provide coaching and mentorship to research analysts
• Maintain an established media presence and industry profile
• Provide confident opinions and recommendations despite market uncertainty
• Develop and publish opinion-rich, thematic thought leadership content on metals markets with minimal supervision
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance research quality and efficiency
• Synthesize complex market data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Work with Marketing to develop personal brand presence on company platforms and social media
• Establish yourself as a recognized authority on metals demand fundamentals, both internally and externally
• Monitor competitive landscape to identify threats, opportunities, and best practices
• Partner with global commodities, energy, and natural resources teams to assess the energy transition's impact on metals demand dynamics
• Rapidly identify and analyse emerging metals demand trends, engaging proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning within the team
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process and product enhancement, delivering measurable improvements
• Engage effectively with clients across all seniority levels, adapting communication style to audience needs
• Collaborate across commodity teams to develop long-term metals demand projections and maintain our industry-leading market perspective
• Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities
• Lead world-class quantitative and qualitative research on global metals demand, delivering insights through data services, proprietary datasets, written reports, public speaking, and bespoke client engagements
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to co-develop solutions that meet evolving market needs
• Produce timely, high-quality deliverables and market intelligence on metals demand trends

Requirements

• Direct experience with key industry stakeholders including mines, processors, traders, power/renewable energy companies, EV manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, or other metals end-users
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for complex data analysis
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and implementing process and product improvements
• Adaptability to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools for enhanced analysis
• Proven ability to see strategic patterns in complex market data and draw coherent conclusions
• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining strong professional networks across the industry
• Creative problem-solver who challenges conventional thinking
• Experience with data visualization tools preferred
• Comfortable presenting to public audiences and facilitating executive-level discussions
• Commercially minded with deep understanding of how market intelligence drives business decisions
• Familiarity with statistical modelling and forecasting methodologies
• Deep understanding of metals value chains and operational dynamics across different sectors
• Experience mentoring and developing junior talent with a collaborative leadership style
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels
• Thrives in fast-paced, customer-centric environments with competing priorities
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus in complex, multi-party environments
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity in researching and validating market hypotheses
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable insights
• Proven experience in metals and mining sectors with demonstrated expertise in metals demand forecasting and market analysis
• Genuine enthusiasm for working in a leading research and consultancy environment
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining Engineering, Geology, Materials Science, or related field)

Benefits

• Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.
• While this is expected to be a full-time role, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered.
• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

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