Senior Analyst - Battery Material Analytics
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Senior Analyst - Battery Material Analytics
Location: London, UK
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About Argus
Argus 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 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, global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
Argus Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media - the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets.
Our work is firmly focused on markets - their structure, logistics and economics. Argus Consulting Services draws on Argus' key strengths - energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases - in order to deliver real client value.
Argus Consulting undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients, including governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, mid and downstream independents. Argus works across sectors including oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions.
What will you be doing?
We are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic Senior Analyst to support our metals Consulting practice and our Battery Materials service in particular.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast- paced environment. They will be process-oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their career in battery materials analysis.
The successful candidate will work on a range of battery materials market research topics and will take ownership of key components of the service, working alongside analysts in the team that will support data development, modelling and analysis.
This position requires an existing knowledge of global battery materials industry and would suit a candidate with direct experience of working in the sector. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to maintaining detailed data sets, monitor developments across all products and geographies, performing research and analysis into market issues and developments and prepare forecasts of battery materials supply/demand and pricing. The candidate should be confident in communicating the resulting analysis and forecasts to subscribers and to other stakeholders within Argus.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate good modelling capabilities, strong writing skills and the ability to prepare and deliver presentations in person and via electronic platforms. The role requires the candidate to have the confidence and knowledge to help drive internal discussion and analysis of markets and so help in generating the themes and conclusions for delivery to subscribers. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in consulting. While focused on battery materials, you will also get exposure to metals Consulting, and work with a great team. Individuals that have a 'can-do' attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive. The opportunities for reward are excellent.
What we're looking for in you?
- Graduate/Masters degree from a top tier university
- Direct experience of the battery materials market
- Highly numerate with experience analysing data quickly and meticulously
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus
- Intellectually curious. Able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets
- Flexible in approach, highly motivated and committed to contributing to the growth of Argus' Consulting Services
What's in it for you
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season ticket travel loans
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Extensive internal and external training
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV and Cover Letter via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.