Price Reporter, Metals

Fastmarkets is looking for a price reporter to cover key minor metals, ores, alloys and industrial minerals markets in Shanghai or Beijing. 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.