Research Analyst - Copper in London

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our Copper Markets Research team. This role will be based in London, UK, joining a global team of well-established experts. As part of the Metals and Mining Research team, the Copper Markets group is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of global copper markets, covering supply, demand, and pricing. Wood Mackenzie’s high-quality copper research provides value to our clients, by providing a guide to the rapidly transitioning energy sector and assisting clients to make the best commercial decisions to secure their business success.

• Drive market intelligence: Produce high-impact analysis on copper markets, from concentrate supply to end-use demand, delivering insights through reports, models, and client presentations.
• Shape the energy transition narrative: Collaborate across our commodities, energy, and natural resources teams to assess how copper availability will accelerate or constrain decarbonization goals.
• Build your industry profile: Cultivate relationships with senior leaders at major mining companies, government bodies, and key market participants, establishing yourself as a go-to expert.
• Influence product development: Contribute strategic analysis to enhance our copper concentrate service and commercial offerings.
• Deliver excellence: Maintain rigorous editorial and data-quality standards while supporting bespoke consulting projects that tackle clients' most pressing challenges.

Requirements

You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering etc.). We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future. While this is expected to be a full-time role, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered. Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones. Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the global copper market, producing data services, proprietary datasets, and written analysis.
• Collaborate with teams across commodities, energy, and natural resources to assess the pace of the energy transition and deliver regular, timely copper-market insights.
• Contribute targeted analysis to the copper market service and support commercial product enhancements.
• Maintain strong client relationships by responding to requests, gathering market intelligence, and sharing insights through reports, models, and presentations.
• Uphold high editorial and data-quality standards across copper-market deliverables.
• Build industry relationships, deepen your expertise, and support bespoke consulting projects as needed.

About You

• You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Finance, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Engineering etc.).
• You have experience in the metals and mining sector, including generating forecasts for copper supply, demand, prices, and trade.
• You understand the big picture, enabling you to analyse and form clear, coherent conclusions from a variety of data and information.
• You can communicate complex or technical information and deliver messages that are easily understood.
• You thrive in a collaborative, commercial and client-centric environment.
• You have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• You are thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative, and comfortable presenting to groups of people.
• You have a proven track record of fostering strong working relationships, developing networks, and influencing others.

Expectations

• Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities.
• Ownership and accountability - delivering on our commitments and owning the outcome.
• Commitment to action - making timely decisions and taking action.
• Continuous improvement - continuously striving for better in all we do.

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.