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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 08
S&P Global Commodity Insights
The Role: Mine Economics Associate
S&P Global Commodity Insights, a premier sector-focused news and information provider, is looking for a Mine Economics Associate to join our Mine Economics team, part of the S&P Global Commodity Insights and Market Intelligence offering. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for gathering information and metrics on mining properties relating to operating parameters, costs, and revenue, and using this data to produce detailed discount cash flow models and publish research on the cost of production.
The Team / The Business: The Metals and Mining Research team at S&P Global Commodity Insights provides in-depth expert insight into the metals and mining sector. The mine economics team of analysts provides an industry-leading multi-commodity cost curve product which enables our clients to assess and value mining assets across 15 major commodities. From industry-leading studies of worldwide exploration trends, development, production, and costs to commodity price forecasting and analysis of the real drivers of markets, our group delivers reliable, unbiased research and analysis drawn directly from extensive industry contacts, global news, and other information sources. Our high-quality products and services help clients identify, benchmark, and value new business opportunities, monitor competitors and market trends, and act on strategies more confidently and efficiently.
The Impact: The successful candidate will be key in driving the dataset forward for the business while also providing market-leading insights to help customers with their decision-making. Our clients include a cross-section of the broader Metals, Minerals, and Mining sector from mining companies, traders, vendors, consultants, regulators/governments, and all those that operate within the financial and commodities markets such as Investment Banks, Investment Managers, Hedge Funds, Brokers, etc. We are a multinational organization that has built a robust franchise on data collection and standardization, layering on proprietary news and research, employing analysts, economists, and geologists that are well regarded within the sector.
The Career Opportunity: In this role, you will be part of a highly motivated and growing global group of analysts expanding our footprint in the commodity space. Situated within the wider team, you will gain exposure to research and analysis on the entire mining value chain, from exploration to market, while becoming an authority on the industry cost of production. Working on multiple commodities and with a global remit, this role is a great platform for you to both grow and broaden your value professionally.
Responsibilities: Including but not limited to:
- Collating and synthesizing information on mining properties from all forms of disclosure.
- Benchmarking and using estimates where appropriate.
- Discount cash flow modeling of a portfolio of global mining properties across multiple major commodities, including input costs, production metrics, and mining costs.
- Participation in business development activities and external representation as required, such as at conferences or client meetings.
- Production of written research and thought leadership pieces on the cost of production and the wider mining industry.
- Communication on, and defense of, your work to clients.
- Some business travel as required.
