Research Analyst- Commodities

ICICI Securities; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ICICI Securities seeks a Research Analyst in Commodities to conduct in-depth research of domestic and global commodity markets and provide timely investment recommendations for institutional and retail clients.

You will perform fundamental and technical analysis, track macro trends, develop price forecasts, and present market views through reports, webinars, and client interactions, coordinating with sales and advisory teams.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commodity markets and macroeconomic trends.
• Ability to perform both fundamental and technical analysis.
• Capacity to convert data into actionable investment recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with market data platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse domestic and global commodity markets across precious metals, base metals, energy, and more.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to assess trends and opportunities.
• Prepare daily/weekly commodity research reports with outlooks and recommendations.
• Track macro developments and interpret their impact on markets.
• Monitor supply-demand dynamics and generate price forecasts.
• Present market views via reports, presentations, webinars, and client interactions.
• Collaborate with sales, dealing, and advisory teams to provide market intelligence.

Skills

Commodity markets knowledge

Macroeconomic trends

Fundamental analysis

Technical analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA (Finance), CFA, CA, Economics, Commerce, Finance

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Job Summary

The Research Analyst Commodities will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis of domestic and global commodity markets to provide timely, actionable investment recommendations for institutional and retail clients. The role requires a strong understanding of macroeconomic factors, commodity fundamentals, and technical analysis to develop market outlooks and identify trading and investment opportunities across commodity segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse domestic and global commodity markets, including precious metals, base metals, energy, and other relevant commodity segments.
• Undertake both fundamental and technical analysis to assess market trends, price movements, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and periodic commodity research reports providing:
• Overall market outlook.
• Investment recommendations.
• Specific trading and investment views on individual commodities.
• Track and interpret macroeconomic developments, including central bank policies, inflation trends, interest rates, currency movements, geopolitical events, and global economic indicators to assess their impact on commodity markets.
• Monitor supply-demand dynamics, inventory levels, production trends, weather patterns (where applicable), and other market drivers affecting commodity prices.
• Develop price forecasts and generate actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Present market views through reports, presentations, webinars, client interactions, and media engagements as required.
• Collaborate with sales, dealing, and advisory teams to provide timely market intelligence and support business objectives.
• Continuously monitor market developments and update investment recommendations based on changing market conditions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, derivatives, and global macroeconomic trends.
• Proficiency in conducting both fundamental and technical analysis of commodity markets.
• Ability to convert complex market data into clear, actionable investment recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience using market data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar financial information systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Educational Qualifications
• MBA (Finance), CFA, CA, Economics, Commerce, Finance, or any related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in technical analysis or financial markets will be an added advantage.