Fastmarkets is an industry-leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and information provider for global commodities, providing price data, news, analytics and events for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new-generation energy markets.

Fastmarkets' data is critical for customers seeking to understand and predict dynamic, sometimes opaque markets, enabling trading and risk management. Fastmarkets is a global business with a history dating back to 1865 and is built on trust and deep market knowledge. It has more than 600 employees spread across global locations in the UK, US, China, India, Singapore, Brazil, Belgium, Finland and beyond. 

The Role

Fastmarkets is seeking a Price Reporter to join its Americas metals team, based in the United States. This individual will be responsible for developing and promoting prices, news and commentary for the US aluminum market. In this role, this person will have the opportunity to work with cross-regional and cross-functional teams and be part of key projects focused on sustainability. This role will report directly to the Americas base metals editor and is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Price Discovery and Analysis. Report on commodity market fundamentals, including price drivers, key end markets and main industry participants. Uphold methodology and compliance processes, and back up colleagues on their metals prices to build up a wider knowledge base.
• Value-added reporting. Break news and publish exclusive market commentary that demonstrates PRA-aligned insights and adds value for readers. Help produce Marketing content including white papers, landing pages and social media posts.
• Market Engagement. Manage industry contacts that submit pricing data and network and attend conferences to expand source list. Learn to present and moderate at events. Support external engagement meetings to promote and develop prices.
• Representation. Adapt to new ways of working. Behave professionally, respectfully and with integrity in line with our company values. Use time effectively and efficiently by prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, driven and passionate to be part of a fast-paced, successful team.

• Language Proficiency. Fluency in English is essential.
• Market Knowledge. A background in metals, commodity or financial markets. Business writing experience preferred.
• Analytical Skills. Ability to analyze data and distill complex topics.
• Communication Skills. Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with industry contacts, respond to queries about prices and manage discrete information confidentially.
• Values and Culture Fit. Personal accountability with a growth mindset and openness to collaboration, learning and inclusivity. 

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

Fastmarkets celebrates a diverse workforce, bringing together a variety of backgrounds, personalities and insights to create a warm, open and friendly culture. This diversity is the foundation of our collaborative and supportive environment. All Fastmarkets employees share six core values that define the company’s culture and guide its approach to business and teamwork:

1. Metrics Driven: Fastmarkets values data-backed decisions that enhance both customer experience and business outcomes. Employees are encouraged to leverage insights for continuous improvement.
2. Accountability: The company emphasizes reliability and follow-through. Employees hold themselves and each other accountable, ensuring commitments are met and fostering trust internally and externally.
3. Growth Mindset: Adaptability is a key trait at Fastmarkets. Employees embrace change and actively seek opportunities to innovate and grow in a rapidly evolving market.
4. Inclusivity: Fastmarkets encourages respect and a sense of belonging for all employees. This value drives a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is empowered to contribute authentically.
5. Customer Centricity: Customer satisfaction is central to the company’s mission. Every team member is focused on understanding and meeting customer needs to provide top-quality service and insights.
6. Collaboration: The company values cross-functional teamwork and capitalizes on its diverse intellect and perspectives. Fastmarkets employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together to achieve common goals.

These values foster a unique, positive workplace culture at Fastmarkets, where individuals are respected for their individuality while working together toward shared success.

This opportunity is available to applicants based in the following states:
•    Florida
•    Georgia
•    Illinois
•    Massachusetts*
•    North Carolina
•    New Hampshire*
•    New Jersey*
•    New York*
•    Oregon*
•    Pennsylvania
•    Tennessee*
•    Texas
•    California
•    Colorado
* Denotes states with office locations to support hybrid working

You can see that  on a map here: US Hiring States

You’ve read a little about us – now it’s over to you!

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you can see yourself as a Fastmarkets person, it’s time to fill in your application form. This form is an important part of the selection process: it’s used to determine whether or not you’ll be chosen to have an interview and acts as a basis for the questions we’ll ask you on the day.

It’s vital that you try to capture all the relevant information we have asked for on the form so we can get a good feel for who you are and why you’re great.