Principal Analyst

Analytics

Australia

Full-time

Build & Leverage Industry Networks — Develop and maintain a proprietary network of senior contacts across Australian lithium, iron ore, aluminium, and coal value chains to source market-moving intelligence.
Conduct Daily Market Research — Engage regularly with industry participants via calls, online meetings, and interviews to capture first-hand intelligence on production, shipments, pricing sentiment, and operational changes — supplemented by periodic site visits to key mining regions.
Deliver Price Assessments — Produce daily/weekly price benchmarks for Australian mineral and metal products in compliance with IOSCO principles, and defend pricing rationale to market participants.
Perform Deep-Dive Analysis — Build mine-level cost curves; develop supply-demand scenario models (short, medium, and long-term); analyze policy, regulatory, and technology disruption impacts on Australian commodity markets.
Publish High-Impact Research — Author market outlooks, thematic reports, and strategic commentaries with sufficient analytical rigor to be cited by industry media and financial institutions.
Drive Thought Leadership — Represent SMM at industry conferences and client briefings, establishing our voice in the Australian and global metals community.
Collaborate Globally — Partner with SMM research teams in Shanghai, London, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta on cross-regional projects and methodology alignment.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Economics, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mining Engineering, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of solid analytical, reporting, or pricing experience in global commodity markets, the metals/mining industry, or top-tier industrial consulting firms. Depth in one or more of lithium, iron ore, aluminium, or coal is highly valued.
Native or near-native fluency in English, enabling high-stakes commercial negotiations and senior-level interviews.
Possess an established, high-value personal network of senior contacts and key decision-makers within the Australian metals, mining, or broader commodity supply chain.
Deep knowledge of international pricing principles (e.g., IOSCO regulations), with a proven track record of applying editorial judgement and defending pricing methodologies during high-pressure or anomalous market sessions.
Advanced competencies in mathematical modeling, supply-demand forecasting, and econometric analysis, with experience guiding the deployment of AI-driven analytical models.
Excellent public speaking and thought leadership capabilities, with documented experience chairing industry panels, delivering keynotes, or presenting at international conferences.
Based in Perth or Sydney with valid Australian work rights. Remote work arrangement.