Lead Aluminum Markets Analyst - Casthouse & Automotive

CRU; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Global growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work with industry-leading experts

Job summary

CRU International is seeking a recognized industry expert to lead and grow our aluminum casthouse service and expand analysis of aluminum semi-finished products. The role focuses on translating complex market developments into market-leading research, forecasts, and actionable intelligence for global clients.

The candidate will combine rigorous market analysis with commercial insight and client engagement, strengthening CRU’s coverage across automotive, electrification, and megacasting themes.

Qualifications

• More than five years’ experience in mining and metals commodity research; direct industry experience is highly advantageous.
• More than two years’ experience in roles related to aluminum or assigned commodities.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum markets and end-use sectors.
• Ability to gather and critically assess qualitative and quantitative data.
• Numerate with ability to manipulate large datasets and apply mathematical concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to clients.
• Ability to develop client relationships and represent analytical expertise in commercial discussions.
• Understanding of subscription business drivers and value maximization.
• Balance initiative with collaboration across a global team.
• Creative and curious approach to analysis and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality analysis, forecasts, and outputs across aluminum markets.
• Develop thought leadership on aluminum casthouse, semicompany products, automotive, electrification, and adjacent themes.
• Identify cross-commodity narratives that strengthen market coverage and client value.
• Build, maintain, and enhance proprietary datasets, methodologies, models, and other intellectual property.
• Conduct primary and secondary research, developing relationships with market, industry, and institutional contacts.
• Ensure CRU’s market data and analysis remain accurate, current, credible, and commercially relevant.
• Manage production schedules and coordinate contributing analysts to deliver timely publications and ad-hoc insights.
• Partner with Service Leads and Account Managers to identify growth opportunities and align insights with client decision cycles.
• Lead client meetings, demonstrations, webinars, and presentations; capture feedback to inform product development.
• Represent CRU at industry events, conferences, and external forums, building CRU’s reputation.
• Build enduring relationships with key accounts and wider industry participants.
• Coach and mentor early-career analysts, supporting development of analytical capability and client-engagement skills.
• Collaborate across CRU’s global Analysis team to promote learning, knowledge sharing, integrity, excellence, and client focus.

Skills

Mining & metals research

Aluminum markets knowledge

Data analysis

Client engagement

Written & verbal communication

Dataset manipulation

Statistical interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Geology/Economics/Engineering background

Job description

CRU International is seeking a recognized industry expert to lead and grow our aluminum casthouse service and expand analysis of aluminum semi-finished products. The role focuses on translating complex market developments into market-leading research, forecasts, and actionable intelligence for global clients.

The candidate will combine rigorous market analysis with commercial insight and client engagement, strengthening CRU’s coverage across automotive, electrification, and megacasting themes.