Research Analyst

Were Hiring | Metals Market Analyst (Base & Precious Metals)

Location: [Location]

Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Commodities / Metals Research / Trading

We are looking for a Metals Market Analyst with strong expertise in macroeconomic analysis and metals markets to support trading, hedging, and risk management strategies. The role requires deep understanding of base and precious metals markets, market indicators, and price forecasting to provide actionable insights for business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct macroeconomic analysis relevant to base and precious metals, covering global growth indicators, inflation, interest rates, FX dynamics, and geopolitical developments.

Analyze fundamental supplydemand trends across non-ferrous and precious metals, including mine production, refining capacity, disruptions, fabrication demand, substitution, and recycling flows.

Monitor physical market indicators such as global exchange inventories (LME, COMEX, SHFE), off-exchange stocks, warehouse movements, premia, treatment/refining charges, freight, and arbitrage flows.

Perform technical analysis to support hedging and trading strategies, including execution strategies, deal structures, and risk management plans.

Develop near- to medium-term price outlooks for base metals (Copper, Tin, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, Aluminium) and precious metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum) with key focus on Copper, Tin, Nickel, Gold, and Silver.

Produce market commentary and event analysis on macro data releases, central bank actions, supply shocks, sanctions, and policy developments.

Present actionable insights to internal stakeholders including trading and hedging teams through scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling, and risk-reward assessment.

Build and maintain research frameworks, datasets, and dashboards to ensure high-quality analytical outputs.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience in metals research, commodities trading support, or market analysis.

Experience in environments such as trading desks, production houses, hedge funds, investment banks, or research firms is preferred.

Strong expertise in Copper market analysis, with additional exposure to other base or precious metals.

Experience working with trading, hedging, or risk management teams and supporting strategy execution.

Familiarity with both paper markets and physical market indicators including exchange inventories, premia, and supply-demand signals.

Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Advanced qualifications such as Masters degree, CFA, FRM, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates can share their profiles at sara.khan@crescendogroup.in or connect via LinkedIn.

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