At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into hands-on research and analysis of bulk commodities like coal, iron ore, and metals.
- Company: Join Xenith, a top consulting firm in the Resources, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to work with industry experts.
- Other info: Collaborate with mining engineers and geologists in a supportive, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact by turning complex data into clear insights for clients in a dynamic market.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant fields and 5+ years in commodity research or related analytical roles.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
This is a hands-on research and analytical role. The Bulk Commodity Analyst will build and maintain commodity datasets and models, investigate mines, projects and companies, prepare forecasts and market commentary, and turn complex evidence into clear client advice. Based in Sydney, the role will cover metallurgical and thermal coal, iron ore and steel, base and battery metals, power, gas/LNG and adjacent resource markets. The Analyst will contribute to both recurring subscription products and bespoke consulting assignments, including market studies, strategic reviews, transaction due diligence and lender support.
Key responsibilities
- Collect, clean and reconcile historical and current market data across production, capacity, trade, demand, costs, prices, reserves and resources, product quality and project pipelines.
- Build and update bottom-up supply-demand balances, price outlooks, scenarios and sensitivity analyses by commodity, product and geography.
- Research mines, projects and companies in detail, including operating performance, ownership, costs, capital, production plans, customers, logistics and market positioning.
- Monitor market, policy, trade, technology and decarbonisation developments and identify the implications for clients and XMS forecasts.
- Build and maintain transparent Excel models, databases, price trackers, cost curves and benchmarking tools with clear source notes, formulas, assumptions and version control.
- Interrogate source data, resolve inconsistencies and maintain an auditable trail between evidence, calculations and conclusions.
- Prepare concise, client-ready reports, presentations, market updates, briefing notes, charts and data tables that explain both the result and why it matters.
- Deliver recurring subscription outputs on schedule, including dataset updates, price series, market balances, forecasts and commodity commentary.
- Support bespoke market studies, independent market reports, due diligence, lender reviews, strategy work and proposal development.
- Work closely with Xenith's mining engineers, geologists and other technical specialists to ensure market analysis is grounded in realistic asset and operating assumptions.
About you
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Mining Engineering, Geology, Data Science or a related discipline.
- Typically 5+ years' experience in commodity research, mining, consulting, investment analysis, banking, trading, industry or a related analytical role.
- Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated ability to build, audit and maintain complex analytical models and datasets.
- Strong quantitative capability and attention to detail, including the ability to reconcile large datasets and identify errors or unsupported assumptions.
- Knowledge of mining and commodity markets; experience in coal, iron ore, steel, base metals, battery materials, power or gas/LNG is preferred.
- Ability to interpret company filings, technical reports, market data and industry research and convert them into defensible analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for expert and executive audiences.
- Power BI, Python, SQL, database or data-visualisation capability is desirable; initiative, commercial judgement and a willingness to learn are essential.
About us
Xenith is a leading consulting firm supporting the Resources, Energy and Infrastructure sectors across the full asset lifecycle. Xenith Market Services (XMS) combines market intelligence, commercial analysis and Xenith's technical mining capability to support resource companies, investors, financiers and other industry participants.
Bulk Commodity Analyst in Sydney employer: Xenith Consulting Limited
Xenith is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a leading consulting firm in the Resources, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, engaging in meaningful projects that shape the future of the industry. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, Xenith empowers its team to excel in their roles while contributing to impactful market insights.
