Our Aluminium team has an exciting role they are currently recruiting for. They are seeking a talented, and highly motivated Principal Analyst to work from our Singapore office to build our understanding of the Southeast Asian market and develop and support our growing relationships in the region. The Principal Analyst will also lead and contribute to our market reports and provide insightful analysis and price discovery across the aluminium primary and recycled metal products. Knowledge of other parts of the aluminium value chain would be a benefit for this role also.
The successful candidate will be able to build relationships across the industry, with the company’s commercial teams and build cross commodity synergies for the region. The successful individual will need to be fluent in English, with strong written and verbal skills, with excellent communication skills to build relationships. Having an analytical mind-set with the ability to get to grips quickly with the intricacies and complexities of the data that drive our business and strategy, will be key to the success of this role. The Principal Analyst will need to be comfortable and confident when speaking and presenting to market participants, and demonstrate diligence in workflow processes for price discovery, and capable of creating high quality, insightful industry analysis.
Reporting into the Head of the Aluminium Primary and Recycled teams within the Aluminium Group, this role demands a high level of commercial acumen with the ability to forge a strong network of contacts and understand and deliver client value. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively in an international team of market analysts and deliver to tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity for a Principal Analyst with experience to deliver exceptional external client engagement and will provide the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, supportive, and truly international team.
Candidates should be degree educated (Undergraduate and Masters) – The undergraduate degree (first or 2:1), should be from a top British university, or equivalent level qualification from a leading university outside of the UK. Qualifications will ideally be in Economics or another numerate discipline. The role will also require a level of international travel, so candidates need to be comfortable with this. As a global Company we work across multiple time zones, so a degree of flexibility will be needed.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Client engagement and Product development
- Build contacts across the region to provide commercial opportunities and market insights
- Establish an informed and independent view of market trends and industry developments across the aluminium value chain
- Engage with the market to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of aluminium markets
- Help CRU's price discovery process by seeking to obtain prices of key aluminium products
Communication
- Create and communicate data driven analysis of market developments and issues that are compelling, logical, and cohesive to senior industry executives
- Communicate with sales to develop plans for commercial growth in the region
Minimum Required Qualifications
- A top degree (first or 2:1) from a top British university or equivalent level qualification from a leading university outside of the UK
- Further degree (Masters’ degree would be beneficial)
Knowledge & Experience
- Several years’ experience of the aluminium industry
- Strong background in business and/or economics
- Strong quantitative background and a creative thinker based on a robust approach to data/modelling
- Experience of managing or leading analysis within an organisation
- Exposure working across multi-locations with different cultures would be beneficial
Skills & Competencies
- Goal-oriented, with a high level of energy and enthusiasm; able to operate efficiently, effectively, and professionally within a fast paced, dynamic and results driven business environment
- An analytical mind-set and able to get to grips quickly with the intricacies and complexities of the economics and data that drive our business and strategy
- Approachable, with a positive and collaborative attitude and a genuine interest in developing the team to be the best in the industry – delivering value to our clients
- Lead by example in terms of work ethic and commitment to exceeding clients’ expectations
- Enthusiastic regarding delivering the highest quality support and research and analysis to clients.
- High level of corporate awareness, able to understand the wider business context and demonstrate a commitment to supporting cross-organisational activities
- A confident and strong speaker with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing), and build and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships at all levels
Technical & Other Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IT skills including the use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Fluent written and spoken English
Supervisory Responsibility
Product area management would be part of role
This Job Description sets out key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to vary the responsibilities from time to time depending on the needs of the business and without changing the general character of level of the position.
