Research Analyst - Copper

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The Opportunity 

Join a team of industry experts in our London office on the Copper Markets Research Team.

As part of the Metals and Mining Research team, the Copper Markets group is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of global copper markets, covering supply, demand, and pricing. Wood Mackenzie’s high-quality copper research provides value to our clients, by providing a guide to the rapidly transitioning energy sector and assisting clients to make the best commercial decisions to secure their business success.

As part of a world-class team of industry experts, you will conduct cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative research, build proprietary datasets, and develop market models that forecast global and regional copper supply and demand dynamics.

• Drive market intelligence: Produce high-impact analysis on copper markets, from concentrate supply to end-use demand, delivering insights through reports, models, and client presentations
• Shape the energy transition narrative: Collaborate across our commodities, energy, and natural resources teams to assess how copper availability will accelerate or constrain decarbonization goals
• Build your industry profile: Cultivate relationships with senior leaders at major mining companies, government bodies, and key market participants, establishing yourself as a go-to expert
• Influence product development: Contribute strategic analysis to enhance our copper concentrate service and commercial offerings
• Deliver excellence: Maintain rigorous editorial and data-quality standards while supporting bespoke consulting projects that tackle clients' most pressing challenges

Requirements

You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering etc.).

We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future.

While this is expected to be a full-time role, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.

Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for

• Metals & mining expertise: Experience in the copper industry—whether forecasting supply/demand/pricing or working with mines, smelters, refineries, traders, or end-users
• Analytical mindset: You see the big picture, synthesize complex data into clear conclusions, and communicate technical insights in ways anyone can understand
• Technical proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office; bonus points for advanced Excel, programming languages, or relational database experience
• Relationship builder: Proven track record of developing networks, influencing stakeholders, and fostering strong client relationships
• Collaborative driver: Thrive in team environments, share ideas, find better ways of working, and make things happen—always striving for best-in-class results
• Confident communicator: Intellectually curious, creative, and comfortable presenting to diverse audiences

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We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

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