Market Analyst - Sales & Marketing

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue's Shanghai Office 

Roster: Monday to Friday 

We are seeking a Market Analyst, based in China, who will report to the Senior Manager Industry and Market Analysis.

The Market Analyst will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality market intelligence, data analysis, and insights across the iron ore and emerging green commodities.

The role plays a critical part in informing marketing and commercial strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Market research on steel and iron ore sectors in China.
• Conduct detailed research on China steel and steel making raw materials market dynamics.
• Review China’s policy and regulatory frameworks supporting low-carbon steel and energy adoption (e.g., carbon pricing, green steel certifications).
• Collaboration with team members
• Work closely with sales and technical marketing team members to collect insights on market developments and implications for industry evolution.  
• Provide data-driven support for discussions with external stakeholders, such as regulators, industry groups, and customers.
• Customer and Competitor Insights
• Analyse customer and competitor trends in China for iron ore products, low-carbon steel, including sectors prioritising sustainable materials (e.g., automotive, construction, renewable energy).
• Analyse customer and competitor trends in China for green energy products
• Data Collection and Reporting
• Gather and organise data on production methods, feedstock sources, and costs associated with steel production.
• Prepare detailed and visually compelling reports, dashboards, and presentations on market trends, forecasts, and key findings related to low-carbon steel.
• Maintain required systems and databases to support near-term market analysis (third-party platforms and internal systems / dashboards).  
• Support in translation of critical data sources and market intelligence.  
• Economic and Cost Analysis
• Analyse the cost structures of steel / decarbonised steel production methods and their implications for market competitiveness.
• Support the development of pricing models and forecasts for iron ore and green metals products
• Respond to queries and provide insights to support strategic decision-making for internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering), Economics, Environmental Science/Engineering, Business or Finance (with a focus on industrial markets or sustainability)
• Strong learning capability; an experimenter, a researcher, enthusiastic about developing insights and generating value
• Strong knowledge of steel market dynamics and industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint / some experience in the use of Power BI.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a consulting or corporate work environment, focussed on steel or commodity markets.
• Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Team-player with solid communication skills
• Language skills: Fluent Mandarin Chinese and strong business English with experience preparing a range of documents and reports for senior leadership 

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.