BloombergNEF Metals Research Associate

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New York, NY

Posted Sep 28, 2021 - Requisition No. 95835

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BloombergNEF is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our Metals & Mining research team as a Research Associate based in New York. You have a real passion for commodity markets and want to be at the edge of change in this exciting industry. You naturally form original opinions, and you have an exceptional ability to communicate these to your audience. Your quantitative skills are strong, and you love to analyze critically complex subjects. Teamwork is important to you, and you understand how healthy debates inform solid conclusions.

Our team:

You will be based in our New York office as part of the Metals & Mining research team, for BloombergNEF - the world's leading strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our team of experts, spread across six continents, provides independent analysis and insight, working with the largest corporations across mining, oil & gas, automakers, utilities, finance, and government.

BNEF Team Ethos:

To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints, yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don’t rely on the status quo, we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both dynamic and structured to generate the unique perspectives our clients really value. Our teams are diverse, creative, focused, and fun!

What's the role?:

  • Together with other team members, identify topics of interest to clients, conduct research, and report on the findings in a timely manner
  • Develop and implement market-driving products, data sets, short and long-term forecasts, and models
  • Track and understand implications of new technologies and policies (including decarbonization and net-zero emissions related) on metals demand, supply and prices globally
  • Develop a network of contacts in the industry and promote/represent BNEF across a wide variety of senior stakeholders
  • Contribute to one-off pieces of consultancy on specific topics

We'll trust you to:

  • Engage with clients and industry figures to build a reputation for your valuable commentary and analysis of the sector
  • Work in a global team with a high degree of professionalism, and with colleagues and clients from different cultures
  • Present your research at conferences and clearly communicate it to clients and prospects
  • Contribute to the development of the business

You'll need to have:

  • 2-4 years of experience in commodities markets analysis; experience or strong understanding of the mining and refinery industry
  • Proficiency in excel-based python modelling and/or other coding languages
  • Exceptional communication skills in English, including reading and writing to conduct research and present your views to clients and media
  • Confidence and accuracy conducting numerical analysis and familiarity with large sets of data;
  • Ability to think critically and develop thoughtful opinions by cutting through the noise of data, extracting key patterns, applying skepticism to claims and asking insightful questions
  • Natural aptitude for graphically presenting data and writing clearly and concisely
  • Confidence conducting research calls and communicating with senior industry contacts and academics
  • Excellent time management skills and confidence working on multiple projects at once, able to keep up with a demanding, dynamic environment

We'd love to see:

  • A degree in sciences, engineering, social sciences, economics or business;
  • Post-graduate qualifications or professional experience in equity research, mining engineering and/or commodities trading

If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you. 

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