Metals Analyst
London · Hybrid
About this role
Metals Analyst
Department: Analysis
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting To: GM of Petrochemical Department
Description
Who We Are
PetroChina Company Ltd is the publicly listed subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation “CNPC”, one of the world’s largest global integrated energy companies. PetroChina International a subsidiary of PetroChina Company Ltd serves as the international trading arm and was founded in 2002 based in Beijing and has setup multiple subsidiaries and offices in 20+ countries, including three major Oil and Gas Trading and Operation Hubs in Houston (covering the Americas), London (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Singapore (Asia).
PetroChina International is actively exploring international markets, developing value added trades, extending the value chain, innovating in trade models, and continuously enhancing trade methods.
The Company’s trading activities are now covering more than 100 kinds of products and through merger, acquisition, investment and equity participation, several business centres have been formed and integrated with storage facilities, refining capabilities, oil tanks and terminals as well as transportation capabilities in global main energy producing areas. All these investments provide strong support for the steady development of the Company’s international businesses.
Who You Are / Your Next Challenge
As part of our continued expansion into the trading market for metals critical to the energy transition, PetroChina International London (PCIL) is seeking to appoint a commercially minded Metals Analyst to support the growth and development of our global non-ferrous metals trading activities.
Initially, the successful candidate will have a strong focus on the global Copper market (physical and derivatives) specifically Copper Cathodes, supporting traders through the development of fundamental supply and demand analysis, market forecasting and price outlooks. As our metals business continues to evolve, the role is also expected to expand into Aluminium market coverage specifically primary aluminium, providing an exciting opportunity to broaden your expertise across the wider non-ferrous metals complex over time.
Based in our London, Charing Cross office, you will work directly alongside traders and senior stakeholders, developing proprietary insights into production, consumption, trade flows, inventories and pricing dynamics across key global markets including China, Europe, North America and Latin America.
Reporting directly to the Head of Analytics with a dotted line to the General Manager of Petrochemicals, this is not a traditional reporting or data maintenance role. We are seeking an individual capable of building and owning fundamental market models, developing independent market views and proactively delivering commercially relevant insights that support trading decisions. You will be encouraged to challenge assumptions, identify emerging market trends and contribute directly to the growth of an expanding metals franchise.
If you enjoy analysing complex market fundamentals, developing forward-looking market views and working closely with traders in a fast-paced commercial environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain fundamental supply and demand models covering Copper markets, with future expansion into Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.
- Analyse production, consumption, trade flows, inventories and pricing trends to generate actionable market insights.
- Produce independent market forecasts and price outlooks to support trading decisions.
- Monitor developments across mining, smelting, refining and downstream markets to identify key drivers of supply, demand and price movements.
- Deliver timely market intelligence, analysis and commentary to traders and senior management.
- Build and maintain proprietary databases incorporating market fundamentals, trade flow, inventory and pricing data.
- Utilise Python, SQL and analytical tools to enhance modelling capability and improve efficiency.
- Conduct global market analysis covering China, Europe, North America and Latin America.
- Prepare regular market reports, presentations and research updates.
- Work closely with Trading, Risk and Operations teams to support the continued growth of the metals business.
What we’re looking for / Skills that will help you in the role
- Previous experience in metals analysis, commodity research, market intelligence, trading support or a related analytical role.
- Strong understanding of Copper market fundamentals, including supply and demand dynamics, inventories, trade flows and pricing drivers.
- Experience building and managing fundamental market models used for forecasting market balances and price direction.
- Exposure to Aluminium markets, particularly primary Aluminium, in addition to Copper will be highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market information and generate meaningful / actionable commercial insights.
- Advanced Python and SQL skills, with experience working with large datasets and analytical models.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate data processing and maximize analytical efficiency.
- Understanding of the interaction between physical market fundamentals and commodity pricing.
- Confident communicator, capable of presenting analysis and market views to traders and senior stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive and intellectually curious with a genuine interest in global commodity markets.
- Degree qualified in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a related discipline.
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of fundamental market models and develop independent market views rather than simply maintaining existing datasets and reporting processes.
Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position with the job based in either Charring Cross, London, UK. The role is available to be worked in a hybrid capacity of 4 days in the office / 1 day from home.
Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position with the job based in either Charring Cross, London, UK. The role is available to be worked in a hybrid capacity of 4 days in the office / 1 day from home.
What you get in return
This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including Insurance coverage; Private Medical (for self and family); Travel (for self and family); Dental (for self); Life Assurance, Gym membership, Pension contributory by Company, up to 25 days holiday allowance per annum rising after service (in addition to bank holidays), discretionary performance related bonus and more.
Interested?
If the role sounds like you, we encourage you to apply directly via the company career website and clicking on the “Apply” button.
Start Date: Position is available to start immediately (we are flexible on notice period for the right candidate).
Strictly No Recruitment Agencies; any submission of CV’s without prior request/ engagement from PetroChina International / Petroineos Trading Limited will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee.
Company at a glance
Petroineos comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe’s leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies.
In addition to third-party trading, Petroineos Trading's key functions include the supply of Crude Oil to Petroineos and PetroChina's refinery and the arrangement of the sale and distribution of the various products that are produced from our refinery in Lavéra. Products traded by Petroineos include both Crude Oil and Refined Oil Products.
Petroineos' Lavéra refinery is fully integrated with co-sited petrochemical assets of the Company. Close proximity to feedstocks and customers are key elements of its strength.
In April 2025, refinery operations ceased at the Grangemouth refinery and the business transitioned to a modern import and fuels distribution terminal which continues to reliably serve the Scottish market. The terminal has excellent logistical infrastructure to load and transport fuel via road, jetty, rail and pipeline, with a range of imported transport, heating and aviation fuels available. We market these fuels from the terminal location for distribution throughout the UK and further afield.
The Lavéra refinery processes 210,000 barrels of crude oil per day. It is strategically located on the coast of the Mediterranean crude oil trading basin, next to the port of Marseille. The refinery supplies fuel by pipelines into France, Switzerland and Southern Germany.
Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryOil and Gas
Location
City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Websitepetroineos.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Insurance coverage
- Private medical
- Travel insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life assurance
- Gym membership
- Pension
- Holiday allowance
- Performance related bonus
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