Job Description:

Summary:

The Research Analyst, Coal, Metals & Mining position requires a junior research analyst with 1 to 3 years of experience in researching markets for mining commodities. The Research Analyst, Coal, Metals & Mining is expected to work within the broader McCloskey Research team to perform research, insight and data functions, as well as additional analysis as needed, including contributions to consulting projects.

Job Duties:

• Maintain data feeds and databases.
• Collect data from a wide variety of global sources, with very high accuracy and attention to detail. Maintain data in optimal formats that are accessible by research analysts globally. By nature, this includes a portion of manual data entry, particularly for new data feeds, but the successful candidate will be involved in steadily building data automation.
• Contribute to and/or maintain supply-demand balance sheets and price forecasts for mining commodities.
• Engage with clients McCloskey clients, delivering key messages and insights and responding to client queries.
• Analysts will be encouraged to contribute to regular reports and original research, collaborating with the broader Coal, Metals & Mining team, and other groups within OPIS and Dow Jones.

Required Education:

Undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, economics, statistics or industry-related field required. Graduate degree with quantitative skills a plus.

Required Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a mining commodity market research, or related.

Other Skills:

• Strong numerical and data analytical skills
• Strong writing ability
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Python, PowerBI, Tableau, VBA advantageous.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: OPIS

Job Category: Data/Content Group

Req ID: 32397