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Argus

Lead / Senior Market Analyst, Non-Ferrous Metals – China Markets

Argus, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Lead / Senior Market Analyst, Non-

Ferrous Metals – China MarketsBased

in

Beijing / S

hanghaiAbout ArgusArgus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.

Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.What will you be doing?We are looking for a driven,

passionate,

and resourceful market analyst to join our team to cover r

eporting on China’s fast-growing energy and commodities space. The successful candidate will join our global network of over 600 dedicated market analysts to connect deeply with the markets they cover, delivering expert market analysis and information not available elsewhere. We pride ourselves on analysing how and why news matter to our high-level audience, which comprises Fortune 500 companies, national oil and energy companies, multinationals, financial institutions, trading companies, and governments.In this role, you will work in a fast-paced team and cover the

copper and other base metals including aluminium, lead, zinc and tin

markets.

In addition,

you will be writing engaging market intelligence and analysing spot prices that are timely, accurate, objective, and meaningful for our clients.

This includes maintaining a strong network of contacts within the industries to source original, relevant and exclusive content. You will be personable and be able to quickly become a subject matter expert and lead coverage within the designated product portfolio. You will enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from various backgrounds, many located in Argus’ other offices around the globe. In addition, there are opportunities to travel, attend industry events, present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.This is an excellent opportunity for market analysts, consultants, or brokers to transfer their skills and knowledge to advance their careers by joining a growing, global, independently owned organisation.You will work in tandem with

other

analysts and

team leads

who will provide training and support to develop in-depth knowledge of the markets.Monitor and assess fast-moving markets to produce daily

price assessments,

intelligence, market commentaries, analysis,

and reports.Establish strong relationships with key members of the industry and business leaders through meetings and daily communications to gain an in-depth understanding of your market.Proactively generate coverage ideas, contribute copy to the relevant publication and the online information service,

and

contribute

to

unique

content (blog posts, white papers, webinars, podcasts, etc.).Collaborate with colleagues on the desk and other teams to enhance and drive coverage.Attend meetings,

conferences,

and industry events to build contacts, report information and represent Argus in the industry.Build your industry expertise and writing skills to provide readers with first-class market insights and analysis.To learn more about the market this role covers, please click on the below link:

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/commodities/base-metalsWhat we’re looking for in youA Bachelor’s degree in economics, business English, communications or a relevant field.Prior experience in the financial, energy, commodities or analysis sector is beneficial but not essential.Interest in and enthusiasm for commodities, energy markets, global business, politics, and economics.Excellent writing, grammar, and numeracy skills

.Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines.Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives

.What’s in it for youWork within a highly motivated team with an industry leader and rapidly growing global companyCompetitive salary and bonus structureHybrid working model - Work from Home options availableCareer development and progression opportunities.15 days annual leaveGroup healthcare schemeCareer development and promotion from within cultureOngoing training, mentoring and development opportunitiesEmployee Welfare & Employee Assistance ProgrammeTravelCover conferences and events (5-10% of domestic/overseas travel is expected).HoursMonday through Friday,

9

.00 a.m. to

6

.00 p.m.Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.We're not engaging any recruitment agencies for this role, so if you're interested

, p

lease apply directly.We will conduct interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advertisement when we find the right candidate.Please send in your application via our

official careers website at

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

.Jobs posted on other websites and that do not link to our careers website may not be legitimate and may be fraudulent.

If you are contacted by someone whom you suspect may not be appropriately representing Argus, please send the details to us via an

email

with “Recruitment Fraud” in the subject title.

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