Manager - Grains Analysis

Expana; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Occasional travel to offices

Job summary

Expana is seeking a commercially minded Manager - Grains to lead market analysis on global grain markets, including wheat, barley, and corn. You will mentor analysts, drive client engagements, and help shape Expana's grains intelligence offering in a hybrid London/Moret environment.

You’ll report to the Senior Manager - Grains & Oilseeds, balancing deep analytical work with team leadership and client interaction to deliver high-quality research for global clients.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience analysing commodity or agricultural markets.
• Strong understanding of global grain markets and their key drivers.
• Proven ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into clear commercial insights.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage clients and senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Additional language skills—French ideally.

Responsibilities

• Lead market analysis of global grain markets and provide actionable insights.
• Drive thought leadership, client discussions, webinars, and training sessions.
• Mentor and develop a team of analysts and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Represent Expana as a recognised grain market expert and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

5–10 years experience

Grain market expertise

Data interpretation

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & presentation

People leadership

Fluent English

French ideally

Job description

Expana is the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and global commodity intelligence provider. Formed through the combination of Mintec, Urner Barry, and associated brands, Expana brings together over 200 years of accumulated expertise in global commodity markets, serving more than 3,000 customers across 50 countries.

The Expana platform delivers 36,000+ proprietary price series across 900+ commodities, 70 million+ data points, and 1,400+ price forecasts, all underpinned by IOSCO-assured data integrity. Clients across retail, food manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, and industrial production rely on Expana to optimise procurement, manage commodity risk, and improve profitability across their supply chains.

Manager - Grains

Location: London (2 days in the office per week) or Moret (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Help Shape the Future of Global Grain Markets

At Expana, we empower some of the world's leading food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods businesses with the market intelligence they need to make smarter decisions. As we continue to grow our global reach and expand our capabilities, we're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Manager - Grains to play a pivotal role in strengthening our grains research offering.

If you thrive on turning complex market signals into meaningful insights, enjoy leading and developing talented analysts, and want to be recognised as a trusted expert in global agricultural markets, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Manager - Grains, you'll be at the forefront of analysing global grain markets, helping clients navigate an ever-changing agricultural landscape. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Grains & Oilseeds, you'll combine hands‑on market analysis with team leadership, driving high-quality research across key grain markets including wheat, barley, and corn.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing deep analytical work with mentoring others, engaging directly with clients, and influencing the evolution of market intelligence products used by industry leaders around the world.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Market Analysis

• Monitor and forecast global grain production, supply, and demand trends.
• Analyse key market drivers including weather, crop competitiveness, production costs, policy changes, and economic developments.
• Track international trade flows, stock levels, consumption patterns, and pricing dynamics across major grain markets.
• Build, maintain, and enhance global grain balance sheets and forecasting models.
• Deliver timely market outlooks, intelligence reports, and actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Drive Thought Leadership

• Represent Expana as a recognised grain market expert.
• Lead client discussions, presentations, webinars, and training sessions.
• Attend industry conferences and engage with key market participants.
• Contribute expert insight that strengthens Expana's reputation and market presence.

Inspire and Develop Others

• Mentor, coach, and support a team of analysts, helping them grow their expertise and careers.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Challenge existing methodologies and identify opportunities to improve analysis, processes, and product quality.
• Promote innovation and analytical excellence across the team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of experience analysing commodity or agricultural markets.
• Strong understanding of global grain markets and their key supply and demand drivers.
• Proven ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into clear commercial insights.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage clients and senior stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent English language skills.- both written and verbal
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Additional language skills. - French ideally
• Experience presenting market insights to clients or industry audiences.

Why Join Expana?

• Influence decisions made by some of the world's largest food, industrial, and consumer goods companies.
• Work with a highly respected team of analysts and industry specialists.
• Enjoy significant exposure to global markets and senior industry leaders.
• Be part of an ambitious, growing business with exciting expansion plans.
• Develop your expertise while helping shape the future direction of our grains intelligence offering.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about agricultural markets, motivated by data‑driven analysis, and excited by the opportunity to lead and influence in a fast‑moving global business, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Core Values at Expana

Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.

Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.

Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.

Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person's strengths and talents.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices.

It is important to mention that we cannot sponsor or provide any work visas to any candidate in our locations and we will be conducting Right to Work checks during our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.