Senior Associate Mining Analyst, Research

We are looking for a Mining Analyst to provide stock coverage within the Australian listed market and also support our lead resources analyst. The candidate must be able to balance multifaceted commodity market fundamentals, present & market effectively, externally to fund managers and clients and, internally to institutional sales and sales traders. Beyond some primary coverage the incumbent will be working with Senior Analysts on research projects, client requests and assist in fundamental research through deep dives on industry thematics and analysing news. We expect the candidate to view their role as an integral part of the team’s success. Effective teamwork contribution; actively generate ideas for the teams development; communicate issues that require action; support each other and ask for help when needed. 

• Assist Senior Analysts on specific research projects

• Collect data and compile answers for clients requests

• Update and help develop financial models

• Maintain databases of economic and industry specific data

• Provide proactive and differentiated research on the mining value chain

• Support the writing of investment product, including company, sector and thematic reports

• Respond to market news, earnings releases, corporate developments and other market-moving information when necessary and in a proactive manner

• Conduct bespoke work for clients, supporting the development of strong key client relationships

• Support engagement with clients and relevant sales team members to communicate ideas to ensure maximum exposure/return from the time invested in producing product

• Develop working relationships with corporates, clients and government/industry organisations

• Bachelor degree or above in business or a mining technical related discipline (such as geology or engineering), preferably with a finance and/or accounting specialisation.

• 3-8 years’ experience as a research associate/analyst or alternatively a relevant industry, funds management or finance/accounting background would be considered with requisite demonstration of key modelling skills

• An industry background is preferred but not essential; those with analogous industry experience to mining such as energy, utilities, construction and/or sustainability would be encouraged to apply

• A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) would be an advantage, but not deemed essential.

• Strong analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial modelling is core to the work that will be performed, requiring strong Microsoft excel skills and experience

• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity

• High sense of commercial awareness

• Excellent communication, relationship and management skills to both internal and external clients

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