Battery Materials Analyst

About CRU: 
CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market.

About the role: 
As a Battery Materials Analyst, you’ll build and maintain models that support CRU’s coverage of battery markets, technology developments and value-chain companies. You’ll turn research and data into timely insights and forecasts for global clients, working with the Battery and Clean Technology team and CRU’s Market Analysis and Forecasts team. The role also involves developing market knowledge and contacts across China and the wider APAC region.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and apply models and data techniques to support CRU’s Battery and Clean Technology services, analysis and client engagement.
• Organise, update and analyse key data series, and contribute to market analysis and forecasts.
• Conduct primary and secondary research, developing relationships with market, industry and institutional contacts, particularly in Asia.
• Gather market intelligence through industry events, research and a network of contacts in China and APAC.
• Translate research and market developments into accurate, current datasets and client insights.
• Engage with clients through meetings, demonstrations and webinars, and respond to data and forecast requests.
• Identify opportunities to automate data acquisition and validation, and support new business development.
• Share insights, methods and best practice across CRU.
• Build an industry profile through conference participation, thought leadership and media engagement.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to market analysis, such as economics, mathematics or engineering.
• A postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, CFA qualification or data science certification is preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong numerical, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collating, synthesising and analysing large datasets, and developing models.
• Ability to combine qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, drivers and insights.
• Adaptability to changing battery-market conditions and the ability to communicate complex technical and policy developments.
• Ability to model diverse end uses and market drivers.
• Client-focused approach, with an interest in improving services and supporting growth.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge across global teams.
• More than two years of relevant experience in commodities, batteries, data analysis or market research is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to represent CRU in China and the APAC region, including at conferences and client meetings.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.