Fastmarkets is hiring : Senior Price Reporter - Metals in Houston

Overview

Fastmarkets is seeking a Senior Price Reporter to join its Americas metals team, based in the United States. This individual will be responsible for developing and promoting prices, news and market commentary for the North American metals industry. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cross-regional and cross-functional teams and be part of key projects focused on sustainability. This role will report directly to an Americas editor.

Key Responsibilities

• Price Discovery and Analysis. Demonstrate consistent use of judgement to produce representative prices in challenging and opaque markets, peer review and approve prices to ensure processes have been duly followed and editorial judgement rightly applied, and back up colleagues on pricing patches when necessary. Showcase a deep understanding of compliance and methodology.
• News and Thought Leadership. Break news and publish industry-leading articles that demonstrate PRA-aligned knowledge across multiple markets, with minimal editing needed. Demonstrate depth and breadth in this content through experience and knowledge.
• Market Engagement. Develop and support the adoption and evolution of Fastmarkets prices via regular market engagement and identification of opportunities and threats. Lead formal discussions of specifications internally and externally, take initiative by challenging processes and suggest improvements to current offerings. Take responsibility for key aspects of projects to launch new prices and promote current prices.
• Networking. Maintain a comprehensive contact base, using all means of communication including face-to-face meetings and networking.
• Presenting. Seek out opportunities to speak at events and during webinars, and moderate panel discussions.
• Mentoring. Coach other reporters as requested by editors, or as opportunities arise, to share knowledge and foster growth in the team.
• Representation. Exhibit positivity about changes and encourage adaptability and open-mindedness. Behave professionally, respectfully and with integrity in line with our company values. Use time effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications / Knowledge, Experience and Skills

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, driven, and has a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team. Being a strong team player is also important, as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly.

If you’re excited about the role but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Additional Information

Our Values

Fastmarkets people come from all different walks of life. It’s this mix of brilliant personalities, experiences and insights that gives us that warm, open, and friendly culture you can feel as soon as you meet us. Our values are six guiding principles.

Remote work eligibility : if listed as remote, eligible states include Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, California, Colorado. Denotes states with offices to support hybrid working.

Otherwise the position will be located as shown in the advert. You can see that on a map here : US Hiring States.

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