US Cement and Concrete Pricing Analyst Remote (Contract)
About the position At Bloomberg, our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to paint the whole picture for our clients, around the clock - from around the world. In the Global Data division, we're responsible for delivering this data, news, and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. The Green Markets team provides critical data and insight on the reinforcing steel industry including current product prices, local market reports, and macro analysis of rebar, cement and concrete markets. By creating market transparency, Green Markets enables market professionals to make more informed decisions. Our team has an exciting opportunity for a US Cement and Concrete Pricing Analyst. Green Markets' analysts are industry renowned for their subject matter expertise and superior market research. Your focus area is US cement and ready-mix concrete, particularly in the large metro markets of the United States. Responsibilities • Continually develop and manage a network of industry participants representing buyers and sellers of cement and ready-mix concrete. • Regularly engage with and gather data from market participants to develop proprietary cement and ready-mix concrete price assessments for key regional markets. • Source market sentiment information, react to feedback from clients and company stakeholders, and manage ad-hoc projects that are part of the overall product strategy. • Uncover market trends and developments and synthesize this information to develop proprietary intelligence for use by a variety of market constituents. • Develop high quality written market analysis on a weekly basis and contribute to regular communications of significant market events. • Utilize your industry and market knowledge to play a central part in product marketing and sales. • Serve as back up analyst in related markets during periods of staffing shortages. Requirements • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in analyzing, buying or selling cement and/or concrete. Exposure to aggregate markets is a plus. • Expert understanding of cement and concrete pricing dynamics, influences and mechanisms. • Credible contacts in the US cement and/or concrete market and/or a strong understanding of the companies operating in this industry, including imported cement. • Superlative communication, interpersonal, networking and relationship development skills. • Analytical and information gathering skills combined with the ability to develop conclusions on market pricing trends. • A high level of motivation and strong work ethic. • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of professional experience. Nice-to-haves • A passion for understanding the nuances of the global building-materials industry. • Interest in continuous learning and expanding industry knowledge base. • Ability to assimilate and transform gathered market intelligence into narrative market reporting. Apply tot his job