Principal Consultant – Critical Minerals

S&P Global•Washington, DC

5d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Principal Consultant will contribute to the growth of S&P Global’s global critical minerals consulting team and support the Energy Transition team’s projects for private and public sector clients. The role combines analytical rigor, model development, workstream management, and production of client-ready deliverables. The focus is critical minerals, with a working understanding of other energy-related topics. The successful candidate will help build the practice’s consulting capabilities and work with clients and internal colleagues to deliver bespoke projects with quality, on time, and within budget. The position offers work with consultants and experts across energy and the energy transition, with exposure to varied projects, industries, clients, senior industry leaders, and policymakers. Some travel is required, averaging around 20% of the time, though it may occasionally be higher. The role is limited to people with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Requirements

Proven experience in consulting, economics or financial advisory, corporate strategy, or a related analytical role.
Strong mineral economics skills and in-depth knowledge of the metals and mining industry and critical minerals.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to structure ambiguous problems, develop fact-based hypotheses, and create compelling executive-level narratives supported by rigorous analysis.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction once priorities are agreed.
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Technical experience related to chemical processing, process engineering, energy, or industrial value chains.
Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Manage project workstreams under the direction of the project manager.
Develop market analyses and forecasts across critical minerals value chains, including supply-demand modelling, price outlooks, trade flow analysis, competitive positioning, and regulatory assessments.
Develop or maintain advanced cost, financial, market, and valuation models across mining, processing, refining, and downstream critical minerals markets.
Develop client-ready insights and storylines based on data analysis and industry expertise.
Conduct client interviews, workshops, and presentations to gather information and present findings.
Review and guide analytical and modelling work completed by other team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Contribute to business development for the critical minerals consulting practice, including proposals, scoping calls, and conferences.
Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and understanding of client needs.
Execute consulting engagements autonomously.
Work well in a team-oriented environment by providing ideas and open feedback.