Main Purpose:

To run aluminium and alumina market analysis including the maintenance of supply and demand models in order to deliver timely market insights to the trading team. A key part of the role is to align views from the Chinese and Western markets to evaluate a global view of market activity.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of alumina and aluminium markets, both inside and outside of China
• Prior experience in commodity research, specifically in metals or bulks
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking skills
• Experience using data visualization tools and statistical data modeling software.
• Highly competent in communicating complex concepts and good presentation skills
• Strong technical skills. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are a requirement.
• High preference for candidates with programming experience and a solid understanding of database concepts (Python and SQL preferred; R, MATLAB or VBA beneficial)
• Ability to work independently and proactively to deliver timely results
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Fluency in another foreign language a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Collating, analysing and interpreting data to produce commodity market insights
• Building and maintaining supply and demand models – both regional and global across aluminium and alumina
• Cost of production modelling and analysis
• Metal consumption analysis and forecasting s
• Trade flow analysis and other ad-hoc analysis that provides traders with what they need to know in order to get the best trading results
• Deliver analysis that is relevant, timely, actionable

Competencies

• Strong data processing and analysis skills
• Strong communication skills (written & oral) to articulate complex concepts and express coherent insights to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to digest lots of information and manage one’s time effectively
• Strong intrinsic interest in financial markets, geopolitical developments and a sound understanding of economic theory and cycles
• Ability to work cohesively within a global team of analysts and traders

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

• Global Head of Aluminium and Alumina
• Head of Metals and Minerals Analysis
• Senior Research Analysts

Department

This position will sit within the Metals & Mining Research team, this is a global team with product specialists supporting the various tradisng desks in Geneva and globally and providing analysis based on fundamental and technical data. This position will be focused on the aluminium and alumina markets.

Reporting Structure

- Reporting directly to Head of Aluminium Research