Job Description

Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.

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The growing pace of the energy transition brings into increased focus the role of raw material supply chains, where lithium plays a vital role through its use in the cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The Principal Analyst - Lithium Markets will provide unmatched lithium expertise to clients, ensuring detailed and timely analysis of the key opportunities and risks to the battery supply chain. The role covers analysis of a broad range of topics from supply/demand and price fundamentals to the geopolitical landscape, ESG, decarbonisation and lithium recycling. An appreciation for long-term technology trends is the focus of understanding the future of this fast-changing, dynamic industry.

The Principal Analyst - Lithium Markets is a role within the Energy Transition & Battery Raw Materials team as part of Metals and Mining Markets.

The Principal Analyst - Lithium Markets will apply solid analytical capabilities and knowledge of the lithium market to enhance Wood Mackenzie\'s analysis and services to customers.

Through regular product deliveries and client interactions, the Principal Analyst will develop a sophisticated understanding of the implications for our clients\' interests. They will provide frequent, thorough and clear written analyses to defined publication schedules, and perceptive Insights providing innovative and original views on industry developments. The analyst will communicate regularly with clients, sharing our views and engaging in mutually beneficial dialogue.

Main Responsibilities

The role is focused on supporting the expansion of our lithium product suite, building and supporting our extensive client base, and working alongside the transition of the product suite to Lens - Wood Mackenzie\'s client-facing dashboard.

• Analyse and model lithium material flows and allocations and maintain this database
• Provide insightful market analysis on lithium demand and supply for our short and long-term reports
• Produce original market analysis with a culmination in client deliverables and industry thought leadership pieces
• Monitor developments in the lithium sector providing analysis on industry developments
• Help to shape our lithium analysis and work with our consultancy business on periodic projects
• Contribute towards the enhancement of our regular products in collaboration with the rest of the Lithium team and the wider Metals and Mining organisation
• Work closely with colleagues in other Research sector groups including but not limited to Energy Transition Practice to help shape the company\'s integrated view
• Provide our client base with concise, timely and insightful analysis of key industry trends and events
• Establish and maintain contacts with mining industry stakeholders to acquire proprietary data and knowledge
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with industry contacts and research clients, including presentations to clients via various deliverables, necessitating international travel
• Effectively communicate analysis findings to clients through written deliverables, web calls, podcasts, conferences and face-to-face presentations.
• Participate in supporting sales and marketing activities including face-to-face events and webinars
• Contribute consistently to consultancy or other cross-sector projects and help shape project requirements
• Respond to client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner
• Make a contribution towards internal and external knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Deliverables

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mining/ Geology/ Metallurgical Engineering or Economics/ Business etc.)
• Detailed knowledge of lithium markets, including supply, demand and pricing
• Proven numerical analytic capabilities, including problem-solving and technical skills
• Presentation experience
• Strong organisation and planning skills plus the ability to manage own workload
• The ability to work as part of a team which may involve multiple locations and time zones
• A willingness to travel to other company and client offices, and undertake industry site visits
• A strong commitment to commercial excellence and meeting the high-quality standards expected by our clients

Expectations

• 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.
• Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.
• Able to work in a global and virtual environment as the team is based in multiple locations.
• Independent contributor and self-starter as this role may be the only person on lithium in the location.
• Collaborative with multiple stakeholders across business segments such as technology and consulting.

Additional Information

Wood Mackenzie Core Values

Wood Mackenzie is a place where we are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment which encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

Wood Mackenzie values each individual\'s contribution and helps them reach their full potential while sustaining an organisational culture of health and well-being.

Our core values are:

• Respect for the Individual
• Integrity
• Passion
• Persistence
• Confidence with humility
• Excellence
• Teamwork

We understand the importance of bringing your whole self to work and to achieving balance between work, family and other life commitments. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements to enable the greatest spectrum of talent to contribute to Wood Mackenzie\'s success.

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