Lead Consultant, Critical Minerals Strategy

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

S&P Global Energy is seeking a Principal Consultant focused on critical minerals to grow our consulting capabilities and deliver client-ready studies across value chains. You will manage workstreams, develop market forecasts, and build robust models while guiding junior staff and engaging with clients.

This role offers exposure to diverse energy transition projects, regulatory analyses, and strategic advisory for both private and public sector clients, with opportunities to travel and lead

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consulting, economics or financial advisory, corporate strategy or a related analytical role.
• Strong mineral economics skills and in-depth knowledge of the metals and mining industry and critical minerals.
• Technical experience in chemical processing, process engineering, energy, or industrial value chains is highly valued.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills are required to structure ambiguous problems, develop fact-based hypotheses, and create compelling, executive-level narratives supported by rigorous analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work with autonomy and minimal direction once priorities are agreed.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English; knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage workstreams within a project, under the direction of the project manager.
• Develop market analyses and forecasts across the critical minerals value chains, including supply-demand modelling, price outlooks, trade flow analysis, competitive positioning, and industry regulatory assessments.
• Develop or maintain advanced cost, financial, market, and valuation models across critical minerals value chains, including mining, processing, refining, and downstream markets.
• Develop client-ready insights and storylines based on data analysis and industry expertise.
• Conduct client interviews, workshops, and presentations to gather information and present findings.
• Efficiently review and provide guidance on analytical and modelling work completed by other team members, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Contribute to business development efforts of our critical minerals consulting practice (proposals, scoping calls, conferences, etc.)
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding of client needs.
• Be able to work autonomously in the execution of consulting engagements.

Skills

Consulting experience

Mineral economics

Technical experience

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

English proficiency

Job description

S&P Global Energy is seeking a Principal Consultant focused on critical minerals to grow our consulting capabilities and deliver client-ready studies across value chains. You will manage workstreams, develop market forecasts, and build robust models while guiding junior staff and engaging with clients.

This role offers exposure to diverse energy transition projects, regulatory analyses, and strategic advisory for both private and public sector clients, with opportunities to travel and lead