Commodity Market Analyst

Nucor•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Commodity Market position. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive. Our parent company Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry.We are seeking a skilled analyst for our Commodity Market team. This person will play a key role in using external market and macro data as well as internal transaction data to drive modeling and forecasts that support commercial decision making.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering or related)
4-6 years of relevant business experience in a professional environment
Ideally prior experience as a Financial Analyst and or Data Analyst
At least 2 years’ experience in data / financial analysis, data management, and reporting
Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables
Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with demonstrated experience connecting business needs to technical solutions
Beginner to intermediate user of Project R, Python
Intermediate user of Power BI and DAX
Working knowledge of, or experience with statistical analysis
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience in the financial, steel or scrap metal industry
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Enterprise
Minor in economics, statistics, or mathematics a plus

Responsibilities

Data Gathering, Management and Analysis
Compile and maintain financial, economic, steel, scrap industry data and competitor information through in-person, phone and email interactions
Analyze this data using technical tools such as Excel, Project R, and Power BI
Provide scrap and steel industry financial and economic analysis based on internal and external information sources
Create both recurring and ad hoc analysis for internal and external customers, presentations, business analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic projects
Forecasting of scrap prices, steel production and shipments, and market volatility
Prepare presentations covering industry specific and macro-economic data for internal and external customers, distill the data into a professional, polished delivery product with actionable information using the most appropriate methodology
Work with IT to develop and enhance reporting services to provide quality data for analysis
Develop internal and external industry contacts to maintain steel, scrap, and competitor databases