Wood Mackenzie
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Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.
For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.
Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.
By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.
This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.
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Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive – we succeed together
- Trusting – we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused – we accelerate change
- Curious – we turn knowledge into action
Role Purpose
We are looking for a strong, experienced leader with the vision and determination to lead a global team of world-class industry specialists through the next exciting phase of our Metals & Mining (M&M) Markets business.
You will be accountable for leading the Steel Raw Materials and Alloys Markets research team to drive commercial success, strategic product development, and the delivery of thought-leading research, contributing to M&M’s shared goals. You will be an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in driving commercial outcomes, setting a clear vision, and developing a high-performing team of experts, enabled by AI.
Reporting directly to the Head of M&M Research, you will lead, inspire, and support the development and timely delivery of our content, commercial goals, and thought leadership across Steel, Iron Ore, Metallurgical Coal and Noble and Bulk Alloys. You will lead a team of analysts and subject matter experts producing industry-leading commercial data, analytics, and insights.
You will collaborate with key stakeholders across Wood Mackenzie, including Sales & Marketing, Energy, Metals and Consulting. You will also develop and maintain customer and industry relationships at the decision-maker level, engaging with miners, mills, traders, bankers, and financial institutions to drive business growth.
Main Responsibilities
- Set and deliver the strategic goals, priorities, and performance objectives for the Steel Raw Materials and Alloys Markets research team in alignment with overall M&M goals. Ensure these are achieved on time and within budget.
- Ensure an inclusive and equitable team culture, driving a high-performing, engaged and successful team.
- Lead and support the team to deliver industry-leading research products enabled by AI.
- Develop and maintain key customer and industry relationships at the decision-maker level to address the evolving needs of our customers.
- Collaborate with sales and consulting heads to support revenue growth.
- Identify new growth opportunities, customer segments, and product innovations through sound knowledge of industry trends.
- Ensure you and your team stay at the vanguard of industry developments to drive innovative content.
- Engage with other research teams (Bulks Assets research, fundamentals, cross-metal, Power etc.) to deliver high-quality, integrated content.
- Grow our impact through participation in industry conferences, Wood Mackenzie events, and other franchises to deliver compelling insights. Ensure this aligns with our commercial goals through close collaboration with sales, marketing and consulting.
- Collaborate with the Markets Leadership team to drive the strategic direction and growth of the M&M research business.
About You
- Superior people management and leadership skills, with the ability to maximise the value created by diverse talents within our teams.
- While not a pre-requisite, experience working in Steel Raw Materials and Alloys Markets commodities with sound knowledge of the markets would be beneficial.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract meaningful insights and narratives from complex data.
- Strong knowledge of emerging AI tools and trends, and how these can drive continuous improvement and transformation of research deliverables. You understand and can leverage the interplay between human intelligence and AI.
- A well-rounded knowledge of the trends and drivers shaping the energy transition, and the role played by the Steel Value Chain as it responds to shifting demand and policies.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking to drive actionable business growth.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Motivated by, and experienced in, delivering customer-centric continuous improvement to optimise revenue growth.
- A leadership style that fosters commitment, accountability, empowerment, and excellence aligned to business priorities.
- A strong collaborator with experience working with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Intellectual curiosity and drive to explore and address the key challenges faced by our clients.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov
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