Senior Research Analyst (Graphite Markets)

Location: Beijing or Shanghai, China; hybrid with at least 2 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global is a global research, analytics, and consultancy business providing data and insights across energy and natural resources, including metals and mining.

What you will do

• Analyze graphite demand, supply, pricing, and market developments for short- and long-term reports.
• Produce original research, client deliverables, industry thought leadership, and regular graphite market outlooks.
• Monitor graphite, battery anode, and industrial electrode sectors, including geopolitical, ESG, decarbonization, recycling, and technology trends.
• Enhance the graphite product suite and collaborate with the Graphite team, Metals and Mining, research groups, and consulting colleagues.
• Build relationships with mining stakeholders and research clients, acquire proprietary data, and respond to client enquiries.
• Present findings through written deliverables, web calls, podcasts, conferences, webinars, events, and face-to-face meetings, including international travel and site visits.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline, such as mining, geology, metallurgical engineering, economics, or business.
• Detailed knowledge of graphite or similar markets, including supply, demand, and pricing.
• Proven numerical analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Presentation experience and the ability to communicate analysis clearly to clients.
• Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage an independent workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple locations and time zones in a global, virtual environment.
• Willingness to travel to company and client offices and undertake industry site visits.
• Commitment to commercial excellence and the quality standards expected by clients.
• Independent, self-starting approach and ability to collaborate with stakeholders across technology, consulting, and other business segments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with at least 2 office days per week to support collaboration; this arrangement may change in the future.
• Full-time role; part-time and flexible working arrangements are not available.
• Flexible working hours are required to accommodate global team time zones.
• Work in a collaborative environment with colleagues across multiple locations and business segments.
• Values include inclusivity, trust, customer commitment, future focus, and curiosity.