Total 2 research associate job vacancies in Transportation / Logistics category in NTU Main Campus, Singapore

• Act as Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions or multiple commissions.
• To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value added cost management service.
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Leading value engineering and life cycle costing exercise.
• Motivate team members, and drive towards positive client outcomes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critically analyze, challenge and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables, in order to find creative solutions and alternatives on behalf of clients.
• To lead a cost management team, ensuring that the team members deliver on all accountabilities.
• To identify & act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clients.
• To take line management responsibility as required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and forecasting the supply and demand dynamics of the global iron ore and steel markets, as well as the key drivers and risks affecting them. 
• Providing timely and insightful analysis and commentary on the iron ore and steel market developments, trends and outlooks  
• Developing and maintaining quantitative models and databases to support the iron ore and steel market analysis and forecasting. 
• Collaborating with other analysts across different commodities and regions to ensure a consistent and integrated view of the commodity markets. 
• Contributing to the development and improvement of the research products, methodologies, and tools. 

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience research or trading, preferably in a commodity trading house, consultancy, or financial institution. 
• A strong understanding of the iron ore and steel market fundamentals, drivers, and dynamics, as well as their impact on the dry bulk market. 
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools.
• Skillful in Python. 

Languages:

• English (Fluent)
• Ability to read and write Mandarin would be an added advantage 

Academics:

•  Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field of study