Research Analyst II

Dow Jones

Johannesburg, ZAonsitePosted Aug 3, 2026
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About the role

The Research Analyst II, Global Thermal Coal position requires a junior research analyst with a minimum of 2 years of experience in researching coal, iron ore, steel or manganese. The Research Analyst II, Global Thermal Coal is expected to work within the legacy McCloskey team to perform research and insight functions, as well as additional analysis as needed, including contributions to consulting projects.

Job Duties:

Help maintain regular data deliverables.

Contribute to or author country/ regional reports for coal.

Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc deliverables.

Help develop new deliverables, including data visualizations in PowerBI.

Regularly collaborate with power and gas teams and contribute to work outside of thermal coal, (e.g. iron ore, manganese) particularly as it relates to Southern Africa.

Contribute to ad hoc team needs, such as social media, webinars, and events.

Required Education:

Graduate degree in mathematics, economics, statistics, international relations, or an industry-related field required.

Graduate degree with quantitative skills a plus.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in researching coal, iron ore, steel or manganese, or relevant related research, or within the mining industry, or its related markets.

Other Skills:

Strong writing ability is crucial and will be examined during the interview process.

Strong numerical and data analytical skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Python, PowerBI, Tableau, VBA advantageous.

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Education Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 54500

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