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Role Summary
Build and maintain data-driven end-use and demand models across global metals markets, translating sector-level insights into actionable views for trading and investment.
Core Responsibilities
Demand Modelling:
- Develop bottom-up end-use demand models (starting with China, then globally and covering major regional markets) across key sectors (e.g. real estate, transportation, power generation and placement, infrastructure, data centric AI, appliances).
- Conduct intensity analysis and forward demand projections, adjusting for cyclical effects (e.g., demand destruction vs. deferral).
- Track inventories across the value chain using semi-finished and end-use data.
- Analyze capacity across end-use sectors to consume scrap vs. refined metals.
Data Integration & Monitoring:
- Build scalable data pipelines integration national statistics, industry data, company disclosures, and alternative data (e.g., shipping, and satellite).
- Generate model outputs with dynamic and real-time, high-frequency integration.
- Develop dashboards presenting key indicators in clear, actionable format.
Market Analysis & Insights:
- Identify inefficiencies and relative value opportunities across commodities and regions.
- Perform scenario analysis with macro, policy, and geopolitical factors.
- Support trading and portfolio positioning with timely, data-driven insights.
Requirements:
Experience & Knowledge:
- 5+ years experience in metals/commodity research, with close working with first-use and end-use demand.
- Deep understanding of downstream sectors and global metals value chains.
- Familiarity with scrap markets, trade flows, and industry dynamics.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced Python (model development, pipelines), strong SQL, experience with large-scale multi-source datasets and real-time systems.
Other Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal, English).