Qube Research & Technologies
Metals & Mining
DownstreamDemandAnalyst(Metals)
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“Downstream Demand Analyst (Metals) at Qube Research & Technologies. Skills: Demand modelling, Data pipelines, Market analysis. Develop demand models. Conduct intensity analysis”
Industry & Context.
Analytical capabilities; Problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years’ experience in metals/commodity research, SQL proficiency
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Develop demand models
Conduct intensity analysis
Project forward demand
Integrate national statistics
Integrate industry data
Integrate company disclosures
Integrate alternative data
Generate model outputs
Incorporate macro data
Identify market inefficiencies
Identify relative value
Perform scenario analysis
Support portfolio positioning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
Role Summary Build and maintain data-driven end-use demand models across global metals markets, translating sector-level insights into actionable views for trading and investment. Core Responsibilities Demand Modelling Develop bottom-up end-use demand models (starting with China, then globally and covering major regional markets) across key sectors (e. g. real estate, transportation, power generation and distribution, infrastructure, data centres / AI, appliances). Conduct intensity analysis and forward demand projections, adjusting for cyclical effects (e. g. demand destruction vs deferral). Track inventories across the value chain using semi-finished and end-use data. Analyse capacity across end-use sectors to consume scrap vs refined metals. Data Integration & Monitoring Build scalable data pipelines integrating national statistics, industry data, company disclosures, and alternative data (e. g. shipping, customs, satellite). Generate model outputs programmatically, incorporating real-time and high-frequency macro data. Develop dashboards to present key high-frequency indicators in a clear, actionable format. Market Analysis & Insights Identify market inefficiencies and relative value opportunities across commodities and regions. Perform scenario analysis incorporating macro, policy, and geopolitical factors. Support trading and portfolio positioning with timely, data-driven insights. Key Requirements Experience & Knowledge 5+ years’ experience in metals/commodity research, with strong focus on first-use and end-use demand. Deep understanding of downstream sectors and global metals value chains. Familiarity with scrap markets, trade flows, and industry dynamics. Technical Skills Advanced Python programming (model development, data pipelines). Strong SQL proficiency. Experience working with large, multi-source datasets and real-time data systems. Other Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative envi
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