Critical Minerals Analyst

Argus Media group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

30 days vacation first year

Gym membership

Training programs

Job summary

Argus Media Consulting Services in Houston seeks a highly numerate analyst to deepen coverage of critical minerals. You will build models to forecast supply, demand, price, and margins, and provide detailed market commentary to clients.

You will work with global experts, contribute to consulting projects and data products, and help grow the business in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. The role offers onboarding with full office attendance, then hybrid work three days per week, and a

Qualifications

• Graduate or master's degree from a top-tier university.
• Strong numerical skills and meticulous data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models to forecast supply, demand, price, and margins for critical minerals.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on commodity markets.
• Lead components of delivery under guidance from managers.
• Collaborate with global experts to deliver integrated analysis.
• Identify new data sources for Argus fundamentals databases.
• Support development of data-driven products.
• Contribute to growth of the Consulting Services business.

Skills

Numerate

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Education

Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Argus Media Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media, the world’s largest independent energy price reporting and market intelligence organization. We provide clients with bespoke analysis, research, data, and insights across international energy markets. Our work is firmly market focused, with deep expertise in market structure, logistics, and economics. By drawing on Argus Media’s extensive industry knowledge, global networks, and proprietary databases, Consulting Services delivers practical, high-impact insights that drive real client value.

Consulting Services works with a diverse client base that includes governments, national oil and energy companies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy traders, and upstream and independent organizations across the energy value chain. The team operates across two core business areas: Projects and Subscriptions. The Projects team delivers bespoke, commissioned assignments tailored to client needs, while the Subscriptions team produces short‑term outlooks, long‑term analytical reports, and market forecasts.

What will you be doing?

Due to the continued growth of Argus, we are currently looking for passionate, driven and energetic analysts to join the business. Critical minerals are key market for Argus and this role will be part of a global team working to expand Argus coverage and analysis of a strategic commodity sector. Our critical minerals business already includes the first price assessments in North America and we’ve been instrumental in development of several capital projects in the Americas. This role will work with our global experts to deepen our analysis of critical mineral markets and assets with a focus on the Americas.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in market analysis. You will get exposure to all areas of the Argus Media Analytics business, and work with a great team.

You will provide clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require, contributing to our outlooks and analytics, and supporting Consulting projects. You will play a key role in building the business through development of propositions, products and services. Our team numbers about 20 in Houston, is made up of mix of industry experts and recent graduates from diverse and international backgrounds. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models to support the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs and margin for critical minerals

• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on commodity markets, for Consulting projects and subscription reports

• Lead components of delivery, under guidance from managers, providing input to the client projects and subscription analysis reports produced by Argus Media Analytics

• Liaise with wider Argus staff to ensure current knowledge of Argus products and maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets

• Work with experts and analysts across our global offices to extract maximum value out of data collected and to deliver integrated analysis

• Identify new sources of data to capture within the Argus fundamentals databases

• Support the development and commercialization of new data-driven products

• Identify new areas of commodity market analysis

• Play a role in development of the consulting practice

What we’re looking for in you?

• Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university

• Highly numerate with experience analyzing data quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus

• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets

• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Consulting Services.

• Interest in (though not necessarily with professional experience) the energy and commodities markets

The training and support provided throughout the onboarding period requires full office attendance. Following successful completion of onboarding, hybrid working is available in accordance with the company policy, which currently requires 3 days per week attendance.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group medical, dental and vision plans

• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan

• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match

• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Subsidized gym membership

• Extensive internal and external training

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