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:

CRU is hiring a Zinc Markets Analyst to lead research and client engagement from our London headquarters. Working closely with the Principal Analyst for Zinc, you will deliver high-impact analysis that informs senior decision-makers across the sector. The role spans short- and long-term market research, including supply/demand modelling, scenario development, price formation and forecasting, and direct client engagement, using CRU’s established commodity methodologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain CRU’s view on zinc concentrate and refined supply by collecting market data, gathering intelligence, and modelling future output.
• Build and design supply-side models, including scrap flows, incentive pricing, uncommitted projects, and resource-to-reserve conversion ratios.
• Communicate supply-side developments to clients via monthly and quarterly publications.
• Monitor short-term demand indicators, form demand outlooks, and share insights in regular reports.
• Contribute to and maintain demand models for the total zinc market and individual applications.
• Engage with clients to deliver CRU’s latest market views through clear, evidence-based narratives.
• Gather market intelligence from zinc customers and producers to enhance CRU’s understanding and generate new insights.
• Expand CRU’s profile through client engagement, conferences, media outreach, and site visits.
• Contribute to written reports, presentations, webinars, and market insights across the zinc product suite.
• Analyse zinc cost structures and cost drivers and assess their impact on price outlooks.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required (economics, business, or commercial disciplines preferred; technical degrees in geology, metallurgy, or engineering also relevant).
• Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in analytical roles within commodities, manufacturing, geology, natural resources, macroeconomics, or equity research.
• Strong enthusiasm for developing deep expertise in metals markets and willingness to learn.
• Solid understanding of basic economic principles; knowledge of commodity markets is an advantage.
• Proven report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to construct and defend compelling sector narratives.
• Market-facing, commercially minded communicator.
• High numeracy and data management proficiency; ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Fluency in English with strong reasoning and evidence-based argumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a professional network.
• Highly collaborative, supporting a diverse international team across time zones.

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.