Overview

Senior Research Analyst - Rare Earths Markets role at Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. We deliver reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future, covering the entire supply chain with breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years of experience and a team of over 2,400 experts across 30 locations.Wood Mackenzie provides real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership to enable customers’ decisions by separating risk from opportunity and supporting confident decision-making when it matters most.Role Purpose

Rare earths are vital to the energy transition through their use in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and wind turbines. The Senior Research Analyst – Rare Earths Markets will provide unmatched rare earths expertise to clients, ensuring detailed and timely analysis of key opportunities and risks to the rare earths supply chain. The role covers topics from supply, demand and price fundamentals to geopolitical landscape, ESG, decarbonisation and rare earth recycling. An appreciation for long-term technology trends is the focus for understanding the future of this fast-changing, dynamic industry. This role sits within the Energy Transition and Battery Raw Materials team as part of Metals and Mining Markets. The Senior Research Analyst will apply solid analytical capabilities and knowledge of the rare earths market to enhance Wood Mackenzie’s analysis and services to customers.Through regular product deliveries and client interactions, the Senior Research Analyst will develop a sophisticated understanding of the implications for our clients’ interests. They will provide frequent, thorough and clear written analyses to defined publication schedules, and perceptive insights offering innovative and original views on industry developments. The analyst will communicate regularly with clients, sharing our views and engaging in mutually beneficial dialogue.Main Responsibilities

The role focuses on expanding our rare earths product suite, while building and supporting our extensive client base.Provide insightful market analysis on rare earth demand and supply for short and long-term reportsProduce original market analyses culminating in client deliverables and industry thought leadership piecesMonitor developments in the rare earths sector and provide analysis on industry developmentsHelp shape our rare earths analysis and work with our consultancy business on periodic projectsContribute to the enhancement of regular products in collaboration with the Rare Earths team and the wider Metals and Mining organizationWork closely with colleagues in other Research sector groups to shape the company’s integrated viewProvide clients with concise, timely and insightful analysis of key industry trends and eventsEstablish and maintain contacts with mining industry stakeholders to acquire proprietary data and knowledgeDevelop and maintain productive relationships with industry contacts and research clients, including presentations to clients via various deliverables, necessitating international travelEffectively communicate analysis findings to clients through written deliverables, web calls, podcasts, conferences and face-to-face presentationsParticipate in supporting sales and marketing activities including face-to-face events and webinarsContribute to consultancy or cross-sector projects and help shape project requirementsRespond to client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional mannerContribute to internal and external knowledge sharingDeliverables

Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mining/Geology/Metallurgical Engineering or Economics/Business) or equivalent experienceDetailed knowledge of rare earths or similar markets, including supply, demand and pricingProven numerical analytic capabilities, including problem-solving and technical skillsPresentation experienceStrong organisation and planning skills plus the ability to manage own workloadAbility to work as part of a team across multiple locations and time zonesWillingness to travel to other company and client offices and undertake industry site visitsStrong commitment to commercial excellence and meeting high-quality standards expected by clientsEqual Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can learn about rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries

Information Services

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