Price Reporter, Base Metals

Job description

Fastmarkets is looking for a price reporter to cover base metals markets in Shanghai. The role focuses on assessing prices for specific commodities and producing market reports, breaking news, interviews and in-depth features. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Produce exemplary price assessments in line with company methodology, price specifications, and IOSCO principles across a range of markets Deliver actionable, accurate market commentary in a timely manner, as well as in-depth features. Develop and maintain a comprehensive contact-base, using all means of communication including face-to-face meetings and networking Attend, report on and network at events when deemed appropriate by editors Back colleagues up on their pricing patches to provide cover and consistency for the market and build up a wider knowledge base Peer review prices to verify that processes have been followed and editorial judgement applied correctly to ensure our prices are representative When necessary and requested by editors, liaise with other divisions of Fastmarkets (price development team, marketing and events) to help implement the company's PRA strategy. Work with compliance team to answer queries and complete necessary documentation relating to IOSCO regulations. We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission to provide the world’s leading and most trusted price reporting, events, and intelligence service for the markets we serve. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. If you are open-minded, curious, resilient, solutions-oriented and committed to promoting equality, then read on. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly. A high level of written and spoken English and Mandarin is essential An interest in understanding financial markets and commodities Strong networking and communication skills, confident telephone manner Team player who fosters excellent working culture and acts - both internally and externally - in a courteous and professional manner, with impeccable integrity Ability to work with numbers and spreadsheets and produce analytical editorial copy Ability to undertake business travel by plane, train or car Some experience working as a reporter or analyst for a commodities PRA would be ideal, but is not essential Business journalism experience or related studies is preferable, but not essential. If you're excited about the role but your experience, skills or qualifications don't perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our Values Fastmarkets people come from all different walks of life. It’s this mix of brilliant personalities, experiences and insights that gives us that warm, open, and friendly culture you can feel as soon as you meet us. But however wonderfully different we all are, there are six things we all have in common – and they form our Fastmarkets values. Created by our own employees to reflect some of the personal traits that Fastmarkets people have, our values are key to what makes our culture unique. They reflect who each of us are and they're embedded in everything we do. Our values are: METRICS DRIVEN. We use insights to improve our customers’ experience and our business performance ACCOUNTABLE. We are accountable to ourselves and those we work with: we keep our promises and get things done GROWTH MINDSET . This value enables us to be nimble to the changing realities and operate with a sense of urgency INCLUSIVE. We are inclusive and respectful, celebrating each of us and giving everyone a deep sense of belonging with the desire to bring their best self to work every day. CUSTOMER CENTRIC. We are customer-centric in all that we do COLLABORATIVE. We are collaborative, able to work across teams and capitalise on the diversity of intellect, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to ensuring all candidates feel welcomed and supported. Should your application advance and you require accommodations for the interview process, please inform us so we can make the necessary arrangements. Reward and benefits at Fastmarkets We believe in fair pay and benefits that support you both inside and outside of work. Through Fastmarkets Rewards, you'll have access to a range of core benefits and a flexible allowance, giving you the freedom to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle, wellbeing and financial priorities. We know that everyone's needs are different, so we've designed our benefits to support our diverse global team wherever they're based. Specific benefits may vary by country and role. You’ve read a little about us – now it’s over to you! If you like what you’ve read so far and think you can see yourself as a Fastmarkets person, it’s time to fill in your application form. This form is an important part of the selection process: it’s used to determine whether or not you’ll be chosen to have an interview and acts as a basis for the questions we’ll ask you on the day. It’s vital that you try to capture all the relevant information we have asked for on the form so we can get a good feel for who you are and why you’re great. Fastmarkets is an industry-leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and information provider for global commodities, providing price data, news, analytics and events for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new-generation energy markets. Fastmarkets' data is critical for customers seeking to understand and predict dynamic, sometimes opaque markets, enabling trading and risk management. Fastmarkets is a global business with a history dating back to 1865 and is built on trust and deep market knowledge. It has more than 700 employees spread across global locations in the UK, US, China, India, Singapore, Brazil, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland and beyond.