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Research Director, Metals Demand
Wood Mackenzie
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
About the role
- Lead world-class quantitative and qualitative research on global metals demand, delivering insights through data services, proprietary datasets, written reports, public speaking, and bespoke client engagements
- Collaborate across commodity teams to develop long-term metals demand projections and maintain industry-leading market perspective
- Partner with global commodities, energy, and natural resources teams to assess the energy transition's impact on metals demand dynamics
- Produce timely, high-quality deliverables and market intelligence on metals demand trends
- Develop and publish opinion-rich, thematic thought leadership content on metals markets
- Rapidly identify and analyse emerging metals demand trends and engage with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Synthesize complex market data into clear, actionable insights and provide confident recommendations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and represent the organisation at industry events
- Provide coaching and mentorship to research analysts and foster a culture of analytical excellence
- Identify opportunities for process and product enhancement and leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve research quality and efficiency
Requirements
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining Engineering, Geology, Materials Science, or related field)
- Proven experience in metals and mining sectors with demonstrated expertise in metals demand forecasting and market analysis
- Direct experience with key industry stakeholders including mines, processors, traders, power/renewable energy companies, EV manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, or other metals end-users
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable insights
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to public audiences and facilitating executive-level discussions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Experience with data visualization tools preferred
- Familiarity with statistical modelling and forecasting methodologies
- Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining strong professional networks and influencing stakeholders
- Experience mentoring and developing junior talent; collaborative leadership style
- Adaptability to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools for enhanced analysis
- Ability to work flexibly across different time zones
Benefits
- Hybrid working - expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week
- Part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Flexible working to accommodate global team time zones
- Support for applicants with physical or mental disabilities during application and hiring process
- Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentorship
- Opportunity to represent the organisation at industry events and conferences
- Marketing support to develop personal brand on company platforms and social media
- Inclusive culture with commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
metals demand forecastingmarket analysisdata synthesisstatistical modellingforecasting methodologiesdata visualizationanalytical excellenceAI toolsemerging technologies
Soft skills
analytical mindsetwritten communicationverbal communicationpublic speakingrelationship buildingmentorshipcollaborative leadershipadaptabilityinfluencing stakeholders
