Price Reporter, Low-carbon and Base metals

PLATTS U.K. LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the metals market is seeking a Price Reporter to enhance its coverage of base and low-carbon metals pricing in Europe. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a leading price reporting organization, contributing to market transparency and efficiency. The successful candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders, produce insightful market commentaries, and collaborate with a global team to assess and report on market dynamics. This position is ideal for those passionate about the metals industry and keen to influence key pricing benchmarks during a period of significant change.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Generous Leave Policies

Resources for Career Growth

Competitive Pay

Retirement Plans

Educational Support

Family Benefits

Retail Discounts

Referral Rewards

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills are essential for this role.
• Understanding physical metal markets is crucial for market assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate non-ferrous product values in EMEA markets.
• Produce market commentaries and cover news related to pricing.
• Collaborate with global teams to report on market dynamics.

Skills

English Communication

Understanding of Physical Metal Markets

Numeracy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: The Price Reporter for EMEA Low-Carbon & Base Metals Markets is a market reporter based in London responsible for day-to-day reporting on non-ferrous markets for Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights in the EMEA region.

The Team: This is an excellent opportunity to join the world’s leading price reporting organization as it expands its presence across the European metals supply chain. Our customers in over 150 countries rely on our expertise in pricing, news, and analytics to ensure market transparency and efficiency. The EMEA metals pricing team manages key regional pricing benchmarks. The price reporter will collaborate with colleagues in London and globally, often in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities & Impact:

We seek a market reporter to enhance our coverage of base and low-carbon metals pricing in Europe. The successful candidate will be part of a global team, knowledgeable in market intelligence-gathering, price assessment, and applying Platts methodology. The role involves writing about pricing data, interpreting market information, and working collaboratively within a team.

1. Assess Markets: Evaluate the value of non-ferrous products in EMEA, ensuring assessments align with our methodology. This includes surveying market participants, publishing updates, understanding and applying our methodology rigorously, and possibly representing Platts at industry events.
2. Write Market Commentaries: Produce high-quality commentaries to help readers understand market dynamics and our assessment processes, adhering to editorial standards.
3. Report Market News: Cover news and analysis related to the markets, including supply/demand, regulations, trade flows, price trends, decarbonization, and energy transition topics. Collaborate with the news desk to produce insightful stories.
4. Engage with Industry: Develop and maintain relationships with market sources, update source lists, and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
5. Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across global offices in Singapore, Houston, and New York, understanding the influence of trading activity and regional market developments.

The Impact:

The successful candidate will report on and influence coverage of key EMEA base metals markets, which are vital for regional industrialization amid evolving trade policies and environmental regulations.

Career Opportunity:

This role offers exposure to the metals industry’s pricing dynamics, participation in a global organization with a strong methodology, and the chance to contribute to developing low-carbon metals assessments in Europe during a period of significant change.

Our Hiring Manager says:

“This role focuses on one of the most dynamic areas in European metals markets, witnessing real-time evolution in trade flows and regulations. Joining the EMEA Metals team provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of market development and to create critical news and price assessments for our subscribers.”

Required Qualifications:

• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Understanding of physical metal markets
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, economics, or business (preferred)
• Fluency in German or other European languages is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong numeracy skills, including basic algebra and statistics, with ability to use MS Excel functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative approach

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, we provide comprehensive insights into global energy and commodities markets, enabling our clients to make informed decisions and create sustainable value. We connect thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to foster solutions that drive progress. Our coverage spans oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is part of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress requires catalysts—information, imagination, people, and technology—working together to unlock potential and change the world.

Our People: Over 35,000 globally, driven by curiosity and a shared belief in the power of intelligence to build a better future. We innovate in measuring sustainability, analyzing energy transitions, and creating workflow solutions to empower impactful decisions. Join us to help shape the future with insights that matter.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. We focus on powering markets, maintaining integrity, fostering discovery, and collaborating closely with each other and our clients to achieve shared success.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Flexible Downtime: Generous leave policies
• Continuous Learning: Resources for career growth
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement plans, educational support
• Family Perks: Benefits for partners and children
• Additional Perks: Retail discounts, referral rewards, and more

For more info, visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity:

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. We value diverse perspectives and foster a culture of respect and collaboration to drive innovation.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status. Only electronic applications will be considered.

If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please email: [e-mail]. Your request will be forwarded to the appropriate team.