Research Associate

Roskill - A Wood Mackenzie Business; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm seeks a Research Associate to join its Copper Markets Research team in London, UK. The role involves conducting in-depth research and providing strategic insights on global copper markets. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, a relevant degree, and familiarity with relational databases. The position offers a hybrid working model with full-time hours, allowing flexibility for part-time arrangements. Join us to help navigate the energy sector's transition toward sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline such as Economics or Mining.
• Strong analytical skills to form coherent conclusions from diverse data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the global copper market.
• Support modelling of global and regional copper market outlooks.
• Provide targeted analysis to the copper concentrate service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering

Tools

Relational databases

Job description

Company Overview

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Backed by over 50 years of experience, we provide real‑time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership to help clients separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Copper Markets Research team in the UK. As part of the Metals and Mining Research group, you will deliver comprehensive coverage of global copper markets, covering supply, demand and pricing. Your work will provide strategic guidance to clients navigating the rapid transition to a sustainable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the global copper market, producing data services, proprietary datasets and written analysis.
• Support modelling of global and regional copper market outlooks and collaborate with teams across commodities, energy and natural resources.
• Provide targeted analysis to the copper concentrate service and support commercial product enhancements.
• Maintain strong client relationships, responding to requests, gathering market intelligence and sharing insights through reports, models and presentations.
• Uphold high editorial and data‑quality standards across all copper‑market deliverables.
• Build industry relationships, deepen expertise and support bespoke consulting projects as needed.

About You

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills, able to form clear, coherent conclusions from diverse data and communicate complex information effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with relational databases; programming language skills are a plus.
• Thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to groups.
• Proven track record of fostering strong working relationships, developing networks and influencing others.
• Experience in the metals and mining sector is a benefit, particularly in generating forecasts for copper supply, demand, prices and trade and understanding operations of mines, smelters/refineries and traders.

Expectations

• Key capabilities: planning and prioritising, ownership and accountability, commitment to action, continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working model: expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week.
• Full‑time role with consideration for part‑time or flexible arrangements; flexible working will accommodate different time zones.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We recruit the best people regardless of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability, we will support you with your application or hiring process.