Fastmarkets is hiring: Price Reporter Metals Remote in Boston

Job Description

The Role

• Foster knowledge of the fundamentals, supply chain, end-uses, and key participants for the US ferroalloys and specialty steel market, with a particular focus on stainless, electrical, and tool steels.
• Collect pricing data and be supported to set price assessments in line with the company’s methodology, price specifications, principles, and IOSCO standards.
• Write market commentaries, news, and insights with support from senior colleagues.
• Support colleagues on their beats to build a wider knowledge base.
• Help manage and expand the number of industry contacts that submit pricing data.
• Help foster Fastmarkets’ prices and expertise through the team’s market engagement plans.
• Attend meetings and report on events and webinars alongside colleagues on behalf of the company.

Principal accountabilities

• Learn how to cover commodity market fundamentals (i.e., supply chain, end-uses, key participants).
• Start collecting pricing data and learn to set prices in line with the company’s robust methodology, price specifications, and IOSCO principles.
• Learn to write market commentaries, breaking news, and insightful copy with PRA angles to support readership growth and the use of Fastmarkets’ prices in contracts.
• Back colleagues on their metals pricing beats to provide market coverage and build a wider knowledge base.
• Manage and expand industry contacts that submit pricing data and provide news exclusives through various communication channels, including face-to-face meetings, conferences, and networking.
• Contribute to the team’s market engagement plan by producing PRA content, white papers, infographics, participating in events, posting on social media, and attending industry meetings.

Qualifications

We seek talented, dynamic individuals from diverse backgrounds who believe in our mission to provide trusted price reporting, events, and intelligence. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully.

If you are open-minded, curious, resilient, solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, we encourage you to apply.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Interest in and understanding of the American steel and ferroalloys markets; experience in the stainless sector is a plus.
• Interest in and understanding of financial markets and commodities.
• Strong networking and communication skills, with a confident telephone manner.
• Ability to work with discipline, dynamism, and initiative to cover stories and gather information.
• A team player who fosters a positive working environment and acts professionally with integrity.
• Curiosity about expanding market knowledge and willingness to participate in projects and training.
• Ability to work with numbers, spreadsheets, and produce analytical editorial content.
• People skills to respond to price queries and pricing sessions.

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

Additional Information

Our Values

Fastmarkets values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration. Our core values include:

• Metrics Driven: Using insights to improve customer experience and business performance.

• Accountable: Keeping promises and getting things done.

• Growth Mindset: Being adaptable and operating with urgency.

• Inclusive: Respecting and celebrating diversity, fostering belonging.

• Customer Centric: Prioritizing customer needs in all actions.

• Collaborative: Working effectively across teams and leveraging diverse perspectives.

If the position is listed as remote, it is available to applicants in the following states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts*, North Carolina, New Jersey*, New York*, Oregon*, Pennsylvania, Tennessee*, Texas, California, Colorado. States marked with an asterisk support hybrid working with office locations.

Otherwise, the position will be based as indicated in the advert. View the map here: US Hiring States

Application Process

If you’re interested and believe you’re a good fit, please complete the application form, which is an essential part of our selection process. Ensure you include all relevant information to help us understand why you’re suitable for the role.

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