Intern - Research Analyst

About the Company:CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market. About the Role:Join CRU Consulting as an Intern in Santiago, where you will work closely with our Project Managers and Desk Heads across various consulting desks, including Base Metals, Fertilizers, Ferrous, High Value, and Multi-commodity. This role offers hands-on experience in understanding diverse commodity markets and learning how CRU Consulting manages and executes projects . Key Responsibilities:Customer Interaction & Market Awarenes• s:Engage with customers during project work, building relationships and understanding their need • s.Collaborate with team members to deliver solutions that align with customer requirement • s.Stay updated on market trends and developments to provide informed insight • s.Participate in client/site visits and industry conferences, working alongside team members and the Sales & Marketing tea • m.Record and communicate customer inquiries to desk heads, sales, or marketing using CRU’s internal software tool s.Marketing, Project & Proposal Developmen• t:Develop and refine data, models, and methodologies used in consulting project • s.Contribute to market insights and assist in preparing client presentation • s.Conduct primary research across various product areas under the guidance of senior consultant • s.Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and key insight • s.Assist in maintaining a systematic approach to data collection, storage, and analysi • s.Support research and forecasting models, contributing to CRU’s analysis of complex commodity market • s.Explore new insights and model their impact on supply, demand, costs, and pricin • g.Document methodologies and analytical frameworks clearly and accuratel y.Report Writing & Presentation• s:Develop structured reports in line with CRU Consulting's standard • s.Communicate CRU’s perspectives clearly and effectively through written reports and presentation • s.Ensure all deliverables are completed within set deadline s.Team Collaboratio• n:Work as part of a dynamic, international team, sharing ideas and testing concept • s.Collaborate with CRU’s global offices and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality project s. Qualificatio• ns:Undergraduate degree in Economics or in a similar fi eld Required Ski• lls:Strong quantitative background and a creative thinker based on a robust approach to data/model • lingGoal-oriented, with a high level of energy and enthusiasm; able to operate efficiently, effectively and professionally within a fast paced, dynamic and results driven business environ • mentAn analytical mind-set and able to get to grips quickly with the intricacies and complexities of the economics and data that drive our business and stra • tegyStrong commercial aware • nessAbility to discuss confidently with market participants and an inquisitive mind to obtain information that helps CRU Consulting provide a unique understanding to these mar • ketsExcellent team ethic and able to build strong interpersonal relations • hipsDemonstrates a ‘can-do’ attitude and a positive out • lookOrganised and be able to deliver to strict deadl • inesExcellent attention to de • tailExcellent IT skills including the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outl • ook)Aptitude to learn new systems; experience with statistical soft • wareFluent written and spoken Eng lish What We O• ffer:Competitive salary and flexible benefits pac • kage.Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global com • pany.A collaborative and supportive work environ • ment.The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and proj ects.