Senior/Market Reporter, Iron Ore

We are seeking a Market Reporter to join our global Metals editorial team covering the burgeoning Iron Ore market.

As a Senior/Market Reporter, Iron Ore, you will cover the fast-moving iron ore market through sharp reporting, data-led analysis, and conversations with industry leaders , while building expertise in a collaborative global team.

Your role will include spot news reporting and writing market analysis, features, and editorials as well as assessing prices. The environment is fast-paced, but values careful thought. You will be self-starting and enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, many located in Argus’ other offices around the globe.

There are opportunities to travel and attend industry events, and to develop networks/specific market knowledge, as well as to present at industry conferences and lead webinar sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess markets to produce daily price assessments, market analysis, news, and reports.
• Daily contact with traders, brokers, investors, and key market figures to build relationships and gather news.
• Find engaging ways to explain complex issues – including using charts and graphics as appropriate.
• Help to build and curate data sets that help explain market dynamics.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and industry events to build contacts, report on news, and represent Argus.

Skills and Experience:

• A graduate with a strong degree.
• Ability to develop, source, and write industry-relevant news to deadline.
• Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors useful but not essential.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build contacts with industry executives.
• Strong coordination and time management skills.
• Additional languages useful but not essential.
• Proficiency/past experience working with Excel.
• High level of numerical accuracy.
• Strong integrity and morality.

Attributes:

• Demonstrable interest in global business and politics.
• Self-motivated, able to use initiative and inquisitive by nature.
• Strong social skills and team-oriented.

What’s in it for you:

• Work within a highly motivated team at an industry-leading and rapidly growing global company.
• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Excellent location at Raffles Place in central Singapore – close to public transport and amenities.
• Hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical (GP and specialist), dental, and hospitalization.
• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 25 days.
• Extensive internal and external training.
• Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.

Travel:

• Cover conferences and events (5-10% of overseas travel is expected).

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion.