Battery Energy Storage Analyst
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Analyst (China Focus)
Mandarin speaker.
Description:
You will join Benchmark’s global analyst team as Analyst, with responsibility within Rho Motion’s BESS forecasts and data, as well involvement in other battery demand markets where needed.
This will require regular communication with the analyst team, direct communication with industry players, and the collection/evaluation of public data.
You will work directly within our Forecasting and Consultancy division, receiving guidance on the supply chain and market structures as part of your introduction to the business.
It is key that you are a motivated individual with an eagerness to understand the global energy storage and renewable energy supply chains and are driven to learn more and extend the company knowledge and product base. Our analysts work primarily from the office (at least 3 days/week), and while we have regular meetings both virtually and in-person, it is important that you are self-motivated and can manage your time to achieve specific tasks and assignments.
As part of your role, you will be given the opportunity to travel the world, become a recognised global authority on the topics you cover, interact with senior management from leading companies in the BESS market, and regularly speak to and be quoted by various media organisations. Benchmark is a fast-growing organisation so there will also be opportunities for progression and job development.
Key responsibilities:
• Management of Chinese BESS database project collection, company profiles and legislation. As well as involvement in preparing our long term BESS outlook.
• Engaging with the Benchmark/Rho team to share insight and conduct data analysis.
• Supporting the consulting team with bespoke projects.
• Speak to media and at industry events and forums.
Requirements:
• Analytical mindset, drive for deeper understanding and growth of personal and company knowledge base of industry.
• Proficient in Mandarin
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint (ideally advanced).
• Naturally organised and self-motivated individual; able to work remotely.
• Good communication skills: able to interact with the internal team and external clients.
• Have base knowledge of battery industry/renewable energy supply chains (ideal, not essential).
• To work within the start-up culture and mentality of Team Benchmark, which can require continuing to operate and undertake day to day duties while travelling abroad.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days Holiday (fixed) + 1 day off for your Birthday
- 2 Mental health days per year
- Statutory Pension Contribution
- Staff social events