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Shrea Paul

Mumbai

Summary

With over 9 years of experience in commodities markets—spanning base metals, especially aluminum, precious metals, and oil—I specialize in data-driven analysis and client-focused collaboration. My work has shaped globally recognized market reports with real-world impact on pricing and trade decisions. My expertise in Power BI and social media engagement enhances market insights, while mentoring new analysts showcases my leadership skills. Passionate about delivering actionable intelligence in the commodities sector.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Research Specialist, Metals

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Mumbai
10.2019 - Current
  • Took ownership of global aluminum research for the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS), overseeing a comprehensive database, and publishing a high-impact monthly report covering global production, consumption, and mine supply/smelter production across aluminum, bauxite, and aluminum. The report had an impact on global prices of the metal.
  • Produced a flagship monthly report on aluminum markets, alumina, and bauxite, offering in-depth analysis of price drivers, trade flows, forecasts, stock levels, and macroeconomic trends—widely referenced and influential in shaping market sentiment and global pricing.
  • Contributed regularly to Reuters' quarterly aluminum price forecast polls, offering data-driven price projections.
  • Authored ad-hoc analytical pieces and special reports, including coverage on the impact of tariffs on the U.S. EV industry and evolving trade patterns.
  • Previously led coverage on precious metals, focusing on global supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, and bullion coin sales.
  • Developed and maintained gold forecasting content for METFOR, covering multiple metals, and producing price trend projections with supporting visual data.
  • Built and launched an India-focused gold trade dashboard, offering monthly insights on imports of refined gold and doré, including both data and narrative commentary.
  • Collaborated with the sales team and supported clients in navigating proprietary data and insights via the EIKON terminal.
  • Promoted proprietary content via social media and industry engagements, including expert commentary on platforms like NASDAQ, with a focus on gold market trends.
  • Initiated and led a monthly gold price forecasting project from concept to execution, integrating market commentary and charts for EIKON users.
  • Selected as a mentor in the company’s onboarding program, training, and guiding new analysts.

News Correspondent

Informist media (formerly known as Cogencis)
Mumbai
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Responsibilities included: reporting, writing, and editing real time exclusive news stories, market alerts and exchange-related developments relevant to the commodities market
  • Covering crude oil, bullion and base metals as my beat, I spoke with a range of market experts, analysts and news makers to get a holistic view of the subject matter related to the story in focus
  • Coordinating with other reporters for stories, fact-checking, scanning newswires, monitoring social media and competitor sites.

Intern as an Android Developer

Dibon Software Solution Pvt Ltd
S.A.S. Nagar
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Part of a team involved in developing of a mobile application "Impulse"
  • The application was designed to help victims in need of blood and at the same time made blood donation easier by detecting the nearest blood donation center.

Education

Masters of Arts Mass Communication -

Kurukshetra University & Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Bachelor of Technology I.T. -

Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology

Senior Secondary PCM -

Innocent Hearts School

Secondary -

Innocent Hearts School

Skills

  • Power Bi
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • Quark Express
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Advance Java
  • Data analysis
  • Client collaboration
  • Android
  • Market research
  • Social media engagement

Certification

Critical Skills Appraisal program (CASP), UNICEF, University of Oxford, Thompson Reuters foundation, George Institute of global health, 2016, -chosen for a three-month course for effective reportage and communication on public health. -got insights into data journalism.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Personal Information

Title: Senior Analyst, Precious Metals

Timeline

Senior Research Specialist, Metals

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
10.2019 - Current

News Correspondent

Informist media (formerly known as Cogencis)
06.2016 - 09.2019

Intern as an Android Developer

Dibon Software Solution Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2015

Masters of Arts Mass Communication -

Kurukshetra University & Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Bachelor of Technology I.T. -

Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology

Senior Secondary PCM -

Innocent Hearts School

Secondary -

Innocent Hearts School

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