Senior Research Analyst

GlobalData UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join a dynamic team in Oxford. This role offers a unique opportunity to delve into the global sugar sector, conducting in-depth economic analysis and providing expert insights to clients. You will engage in forecasting, market analysis, and consulting projects, working closely with industry stakeholders. If you possess a curious mind and a passion for economic research, this position will provide a rewarding career path within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a team that values diversity and innovation as you contribute to shaping the future of the industry.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Fitness Benefits

Travel Benefits

Tech Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply economic concepts.
• Ability to articulate complex economic ideas in simple language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed economic and market analysis in the sugar sector.
• Forecast supply and demand, prices, and policy developments.

Skills

Microeconomic Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Market Analysis

Economic Forecasting

Research Skills

Education

Master's in Agricultural Economics

Bachelor's in Economics

Job description

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions, and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis, and innovative solutions, we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organizations, and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016 by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specializations. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and recent transformational investments, we seek curious, ambitious, and courageous individuals to support our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and rewarding. We value the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that has shaped our success and will continue to do so.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Research Analyst to work closely with a team of analysts based in Oxford, dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients in the global sugar sector.

The role involves undertaking detailed economic, quantitative, and market analysis and research assignments, including forecasting supply and demand, price outlooks, policy analysis, performance/cost of production benchmarking, and bespoke consulting projects such as feasibility studies, market segment price outlooks, and policy assessments.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting analysis and forecasts supporting the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual services of the sugar research team.
• Tracking and forecasting sugar supply, demand, prices, and policy developments in key geographies.
• Maintaining and organizing the database underpinning the analysis.
• Managing consulting projects with support from team members.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of the sugar industry to provide expert advice to clients.
• Liaising with industry stakeholders, including grower associations, producers, consumers, and policymakers; occasional research trips may be involved.

What we're looking for

We seek individuals with intelligent, inquisitive, and analytical minds, capable of applying microeconomic and statistical analysis to real-world situations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire to acquire detailed knowledge of the sugar sector, capable of articulating economic ideas in clear, simple language, and understanding the economic forces, policies, market trends, and structural changes shaping the sector.

Applicants with a background in agricultural economics (Masters or above) are preferred but not essential for the right candidate.

In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech, and more. For more details on roles and benefits in your region, visit (url removed).

GlobalData strongly values diversity and strives to create inclusive environments where colleagues can succeed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring no applicant or employee faces discrimination based on gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or other unjustifiable conditions.