Agricultural Economist (alternative Proteins)

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Job Description


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Agricultural Economist (alternative proteins), Food & Agricultural Commodities

Grade 10 (For internal applicants)

Location Malaysia

The Team: We are currently looking for an agricultural analyst to join S&P Global Commodity Insights\' dynamic Food and Agricultural Commodities team to help develop our coverage of Asian markets with a focus on alternative proteins. The F&AC team produces world class analysis, forecasts and data across comprehensive global commodity markets.

Work schedule: Full time

The role: The Agricultural Economist (alternative proteins) is a core member of the team to produce and publish quality analysis and forecasts and assist senior staff in their own analysis. The role is an integral part of the overall analysis and forecasting of global crops, with a focus on coverage of alternative proteins markets.

Responsibilities:

Analysis of fundamental supply and demand drivers impacting global agricultural markets, working with the teams covering oilseeds, rice, wheat, corn and other markets, with a focus on Asian rice markers. They will work closely with the Head Economist (global head of crops) and the APAC crops team to ensure overall quality and alignment of analysis. The role will contribute to tracking developments impacting supply/demand producers, processors, exporters, and importers.

They will take part in interaction with customers who are both based in APAC and/or seek insights into Asian markets, presenting both APAC-specific analysis and the global analysis produced by other teams.

The Agricultural Economist will convey the results of their research through a variety of outlets including internal meetings, written reports for clients, the S&P Global Commodity Insights Connect platform, formal presentations, and informal interactions with clients via conference calls and emails. The position also involves working cooperatively with other areas of the Agribusiness Intelligence business, contributing expertise to consulting projects and other activities as needed.

Working with Senior Analysts/Economists to publish Daily Comments, Weekly Reports and Featured Analysis. Assist Senior Analysts/Economists in developing and maintaining the Crops Team\'s fundamental supply and demand work for Asian markets, including price forecasts and development of price risk management strategies for clients across the global food and agriculture spectrum.

Your Qualifications and skills:

A BS Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Business Administration. An advanced degree is beneficial.

A high degree of analytic ability with an ability to communicate the results in reports.

Experience conducting economic or commodity market research.

1-2 years of experience in agricultural analysis/economics is a minimum

Strong inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to develop trust and respect from both colleagues as well as clients.

Superior written and oral communications.

Outstanding written communication skills and attention to detail.

A good understanding of the economic theory and an ability to apply it to both cash and futures commodity markets.

Excellent MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI skills.

Your Soft Skills:

A passion for learning and intellectual curiosity.

An interest in commodity markets and how they operate.

You will have high energy, are willing and able to deal with client requests as they arise, and to travel as the job requires.

Self-motivated and ambitious, with good problem-solving skills.

The ability to work independently and in an organized manner



Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 295825
Posted On: 2023-12-14
Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia

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  • Job Id
    JD1006734
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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