Data Analyst

Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co., Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mysteel, a subsidiary of Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co., Ltd., seeks a Price Reporting Manager for its Malaysia office. The role focuses on daily iron ore price data collection in Southeast Asia, expanding data channels, and maintaining a comprehensive database used to generate charts and commentaries.

The candidate will produce regular market updates, track trends, and draft in-depth reports while collaborating with market participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Economics, Finance, Business, Journalism & Communication, English Language & Literature, or related fields preferred.
• Fluent in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing with excellent translation and English content creation skills.

Responsibilities

• Price and Data Collection: daily collection of iron ore spot prices in Southeast Asia with timely and accurate data.
• Database Development and Maintenance: build and maintain a Southeast Asia iron ore industry chain database and ensure data quality.
• Market News and Research Reports: write daily, weekly, and monthly market commentaries and research reports.
• Other Duties: participate in industry conferences and complete tasks assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Data sensitivity

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting: Iron Ore Price Reporting Manager

About the Company

Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co., Ltd. (Mysteel) was founded in 2000 and is a world-leading provider of commodity and related industry data services. The company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011 (stock code: 300226). Mysteel has built an extensive professional data collection system, providing price-centered data across ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, energy and chemicals, agricultural products, and other dimensions, delivering effective decision-making support for industrial and financial market participants.

As a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) committed to an independent third-party stance, Mysteel is the first commodity data provider in China to obtain certification from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). Mysteel's price indices are now widely embedded in both domestic and international pricing mechanisms.

Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Mysteel has offices in Singapore, Melbourne, Tokyo, and more than 30 cities across China, with a global team of over 3,000 employees. The company is dedicated to providing transparent information and data services on China's commodity markets to the global market, with the mission of "creating value for users through commodity and related industry data." Its service network covers global mining companies, traders, downstream end-users, and financial institutions.

This position is based at Mysteel's Malaysia office, offering a truly international work platform and broad career development opportunities.

Number of Openings: 2

Key Responsibilities

I. Price and Data Collection

• 1. Responsible for the daily collection of iron ore spot prices in Southeast Asia, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of price data;
• 2. Collect industry chain data on Southeast Asian steel mills' production and profitability, as well as iron ore supply, demand, and inventory fundamentals;
• 3. Proactively expand and maintain information collection channels, establishing stable cooperative relationships with mining companies, steel mills, traders, ports, and other market participants across Southeast Asia;
• 4. Maintain regular communication with market participants through phone calls, site visits, industry conferences, and other means to stay abreast of market developments in a timely manner.

II. Database Development and Maintenance

• 1. Build and continuously improve the Southeast Asia iron ore industry chain database, covering core dimensions such as iron ore prices, supply and demand data, import and export data, and steel mill capacity and production updates;
• 2. Systematically organize, categorize, and enter collected data to ensure database completeness and data quality;
• 3. Regularly update and maintain database content, track data trends, and promptly identify and verify anomalous data;
• 4. Produce data products based on the database, including charts and data commentaries.

III. Market News and Research Reports

• 1. Based on collected price data and market information, write daily commentaries, weekly reports, monthly reports, and other regular information products on the Southeast Asian iron ore market;
• 2. Track hot topics and emerging trends in the Southeast Asian iron ore and steel markets, identify newsworthy topics, and write original analytical articles;
• 3. Participate in drafting in-depth research reports on the Southeast Asian iron ore industry chain, including supply-demand analysis, price trend forecasts, and industry policy interpretation;
• 4. Assist the department in delivering professional information services to clients and responding promptly to client data and information requests.

IV. Other Duties

• 1. Participate in research and coverage of relevant industry conferences and exhibitions in Southeast Asia;
• 2. Complete other fundamental and ad-hoc tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Economics, Finance, Business, Journalism & Communication, English Language & Literature, or related fields preferred.

2. Language and Skill Requirements

• English proficiency: Fluent in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with excellent translation and English content creation skills. Holders of TEM-8 (Test for English Majors Band 8) or CATTI Level 2 Translation certificates preferred.
• Data sensitivity: Keen perception of data and market information, with strong logical thinking and information organization skills.
• Communication skills: Good cross-team collaboration and client communication abilities, with the capacity to work in a multicultural environment.

3. Experience and Overall Qualities

• No specific work experience required; fresh graduates and candidates with 1–3 years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply;
• Strong self-motivation, a keen sense of responsibility, and fast learning ability;
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment with a certain degree of resilience under pressure;
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and team spirit;
• Legally eligible to work in Malaysia (must hold a valid work permit or local residency status).