Principal Analyst - Zinc Markets

Overview

Lead zinc market research, forecasts, and client insights for Wood Mackenzie.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic planning
• competitive monitoring
• thought leadership
• quantitative research
• data services
• market forecasting

Tasks

-Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities -Monitor the competitive environment to identify threats and opportunities and develop plans to address them. Establishes best practice frameworks. -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. -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.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• degree
• zinc demand
• forecasting
• client relations
• mentor

What You Bring

-Have an established media presence. Can leverage Marketing to establish a personal profile on Woodmac.com and social media. -You find it easy to communicate complex or technical information and delivering messages that are easily understood. -You are commercially astute and thrive in a commercial, collaborative and customer centric environment. You have a track record of delivery. -Strong coach and mentor to analysts. -You have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You may have advanced skills utilising these products or programming languages. -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. -You understand the value of expert insight for business decision making and want to work in a leading research, analytics and consultancy organisation. -You also understand the big picture, which enables you to analyse and form clear, coherent conclusions from a variety of data and information. -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. -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. -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.

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Benefits

-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. -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.

About Wood Mackenzie

-Pivoted in 1973 to pioneering energy research with its first oil report. -Over five decades evolved into a global consultancy powering decisions in energy, chemicals, metals, mining and renewables. -Its Lens platform spans power, hydrogen, carbon, LNG, maritime and more—turning vast datasets into strategic foresight. -Typical projects include asset valuation, project economics, supply‑chain intelligence and portfolio optimization. -With 30+ offices and a presence across energy value chains, it guides governments, producers and financial institutions. -Stands out by integrating legacy upstream expertise with cutting‑edge analytics across renewables and transition fuels. -Notable for weaving real‑time vessel tracking and carbon insights alongside decades‑deep commodity research.

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