Steel Principal Research Analyst

Dow Jones; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Research Analyst for its steel research team, focusing on Green Steel. The role involves managing staff, reporting on steel prices, and conducting industry research, along with strategic client engagement. Ideal for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills and a background in the steel industry.

Benefits

Healthcare and insurance plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Lifestyle and wellness programs

Educational benefits

Family care support

Commuter transit programs

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Experience in steel or steel raw materials industries.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and impact influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Reporting weekly steel prices with emphasis on Green Steel.
• Launching new steel price assessments and generating news content.
• Maintaining client relationships and engaging in business development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Quantitative skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

McCloskey by OPIS has an opening in its research team for a Principal Research Analyst, Global Steel News and Price Reporting. Reporting to the Research and Analysis Executive Director, you will take a leadership role within McCloskey's growing steel practice, with a focus on Green Steel. You will be a key part of our Steel and Steel Raw Materials group and the McCloskey research team.

This is a senior position within the McCloskey News and Price Reporting team. It involves managing junior staff and working alongside our industry-leading steel and steel raw materials research team.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting weekly steel prices, including prices and premiums for Green Steel, with an emphasis on the European market.
• Launching new steel price assessments, defining price specifications, and gathering market feedback.
• Generating news content on the steel sector, focusing on Green Steel, for daily and weekly news deliverables.
• Conducting periodic research on industry issues such as regulatory developments, geopolitical issues, investment, project pipelines, and ESG.
• Maintaining client and industry relationships, leveraging existing connections.
• Sharing and sourcing market intelligence.
• Engaging in business development, supporting OPIS' sales efforts.
• Representing McCloskey and OPIS in the steel industry through client engagement, presentations, media interviews, and content marketing.

Requirements:

• Experience in the steel or steel raw materials industries or markets.
• Excellent interpersonal, impact, and influence skills.
• Strong presentation and public discussion skills, including moderating panels.
• Quantitative skills are advantageous.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Leadership skills to manage others while maintaining personal productivity.
• Bachelor's degree.

Our Benefits include:

• Healthcare and insurance plans.
• Paid time off and retirement plans.
• Lifestyle and wellness programs.
• Educational benefits.
• Family care and caregiving support.
• Commuter transit programs.
• Subscription discounts.
• Employee referral program.

Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact us via email, indicating "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status: Non-Union role

Req ID: 41252