Price Reporter, Base Metals

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.