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As the energy transition begins to take hold across the globe, key determinants in its success are the pace of electrification within the transport sector and the adoption of renewable energy technologies. Rare earth raw materials play a vital role through their use in magnets for electric vehicles and wind turbines, alongside a number of other critical applications. Stakeholders in these industries need to understand the changing landscape of the rare earth supply chain surrounding the opportunities and risks that arise from rapidly rising demand.

Senior Analyst – Rare Earth Markets is a role within the Energy Transition & Battery Raw Materials team as part of Metals and Mining Markets.

The Senior Analyst – Rare Earth Markets will apply solid analytical capabilities and knowledge of rare earth supply, demand and price analysis to enhance Wood Mackenzie's analysis and services to customers.

In delivering this product, the Senior Analyst will develop a sophisticated understanding of implications for our clients’ interests, to 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing improvement of the Rare Earth Markets product, in collaboration with the Head of Energy Transition & Battery Raw Materials, and other relevant stakeholders
• Help build and shape our Rare Earth Markets analysis and consulting capability
• Apply solid analytical capabilities and knowledge to maintain market analysis for key raw materials and collaborate with other metals teams to support analysis
• Produce original market analysis with a culmination in client deliverables and industry thought leadership pieces
• Conduct analysis on rare earth market trends, drivers, pricing, offerings, and company-specific competitiveness
• Monitor ongoing developments in electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy technologies, infrastructure development, installation rates and manufacturing capacity
• Work closely with colleagues in other Research sector groups including but not limited to Energy Transition Practice and Chemicals to help shape the company’s integrated view
• Provide our client base with concise, timely and insightful analysis of key industry trends and events
• Develop and maintain proprietary models
• 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

Knowledge & Experience

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mining/ Geology/ Metallurgical Engineering or Economics/ Business etc.)
• Detailed knowledge of rare earth 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

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