Research Analyst – Commodities

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a Commodities Research Analyst to support trading and sales with robust market analysis, data-driven insights, and price outlooks. The role emphasizes building and maintaining supply-demand models and producing clear, actionable research for risk management and investment decisions.

You will collect and analyze production, consumption, inventories, and price data; maintain balance models and scenario frameworks; monitor macro indicators and geopolitical events; and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in commodities research, macro/market analysis, risk, or financial analytics (strong internships considered).
• Strong analytical and numerical capability, with confidence working in Excel and with large datasets.
• Experience with analytical/programming tools (such as Python, R, SQL, or similar) is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of economic and market principles; familiarity with futures and derivatives markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse data on production, consumption, inventories, trade flows, and prices across assigned commodities.
• Maintain and enhance fundamental balance models, cost curves, and scenario frameworks to support market views.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators, policy developments, weather, and geopolitical events and assess their impact on market dynamics.
• Produce regular research outputs including daily/weekly market updates, thematic reports, and presentation materials.
• Support traders and sales with ad-hoc analysis, chartbooks, dashboards, and briefing materials for client interaction.
• Contribute to short- and medium-term price outlooks and risk scenarios, highlighting key drivers, risks, and uncertainties.
• Maintain structured databases, spreadsheets, and code repositories to ensure research processes are robust, consistent, and repeatable.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Programming (Python/R/SQL)

Communication

Attention to detail

Macroeconomics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Math/Stats/Data Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Research Analyst – Commodities

Dubai, UAE

Full-time

Summary

We are seeking a Commodities Research Analyst to support our trading and sales teams through robust fundamental and quantitative market analysis. The role involves building and maintaining supply-demand models, analysing market drivers, developing price outlooks, and producing clear, actionable research to support risk management, trading strategies, and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse data on production, consumption, inventories, trade flows, and prices across assigned commodities.
• Maintain and enhance fundamental balance models, cost curves, and scenario frameworks to support market views.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators, policy developments, weather, and geopolitical events and assess their impact on market dynamics.
• Produce regular research outputs including daily/weekly market updates, thematic reports, and presentation materials.
• Support traders and sales with ad-hoc analysis, chartbooks, dashboards, and briefing materials for client interaction.
• Contribute to short- and medium-term price outlooks and risk scenarios, highlighting key drivers, risks, and uncertainties.
• Maintain structured databases, spreadsheets, and code repositories to ensure research processes are robust, consistent, and repeatable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in commodities research, macro/market analysis, risk, or financial analytics (strong internships considered).
• Strong analytical and numerical capability, with confidence working in Excel and with large datasets.
• Experience with analytical/programming tools (such as Python, R, SQL, or similar) is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of economic and market principles; familiarity with futures and derivatives markets is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, concise insights, charts, and written conclusions.
• High attention to detail with disciplined data validation and model maintenance.
• Curious, commercially aware mindset with strong interest in commodity markets and macroeconomic trends.
• Strong communication skills; able to articulate research views to traders, sales teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.