Market Analyst

Hydro is a fully integrated aluminium company with 35,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents, combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D. In addition to production of primary aluminium, rolled and extruded products and recycling, Hydro also extracts bauxite, refines alumina and generates energy to be the only 360° company of the global aluminium industry. Hydro is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the value chain serving more than 30,000 customers. Based in Norway and rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy, technology and innovation, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of its customers and communities, shaping a sustainable future through innovative aluminium solutions.

Role

The Market Analyst will be part of a small, specialist team responsible for global sales and trading activities in the alumina and bauxite market. This position is suited to an enthusiastic and curious individual.

Responsibilities

The position will be part of Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Commercial department based in Switzerland. The Market Analyst will provide data, analysis and insight into the bauxite and alumina markets to support trading and sales activities and also business development requirements.

• Analyze bauxite & alumina market data (supply, demand, costs, etc.)
• Actively maintain global bauxite & alumina market balances
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards providing relevant information related to global bauxite and alumina markets and industry developments to the B&A commercial and the B&A organization at large
• Present market analysis to customers and industry participants in support of the sales strategy
• Support in developing the commercial strategy in co-operation with the B&A commercial team
• Support various strategy processes in B&A commercial and act as the main support for the Head of Market Analysis and the Head of B&A Commercial in this respect
• Support studies relative to long term price forecast for bauxite and alumina, B&A market input for Hydro internal and external reporting
• Some travel required

Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities: systematic problem solving, anticipation of obstacles, drawing logical conclusions and seeing implications/consequences of solutions.
• Data analytics and data modelling capabilities; Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, etc.); preference for candidates with programming experience (e.g Python) and a solid understanding of database concepts
• Strong interest in commodity markets, economics, and commercial issues
• Knowledge and experience of the aluminium industry value chain is a plus
• Team player with good communication skills

• Ability to work independently and proactively to deliver timely results.
• High ethical standards

Profile

• Bachelor, Master or equivalent, ambition to grow a career within a commercial organisation
• Curious, pro-active and fast learning
• Professional experience (2 years minimum)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages seen as beneficial

The position is based in Tolochenaz, Switzerland and will require a valid Swiss/European Union work permit.

Please send your motivation letter and CV by e-mail to Hydro Bauxite & Alumina Human Resources in Brazil at Write an email)">Write an email before November 15, 2024.

Please note that only applications sent to above email will be considered.