Research Analyst - Commodities

ICICI Securities Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ICICI Securities Limited is seeking a Research Analyst – Commodities to conduct in-depth analysis of domestic and global commodity markets and provide timely investment recommendations for clients. The role requires strong fundamentals and technical insights, with a focus on actionable market views and clear communication.

You will prepare daily to periodic reports, track macroeconomic developments, and collaborate with sales and advisory teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• MBA/ CFA/ CA or related degree in finance.
• Experience in commodity markets and research.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse domestic and global commodity markets and trends.
• Prepare research reports with market outlook and investment views.
• Provide market insights to sales, dealing, and advisory teams.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments and their impact on commodities.
• Deliver presentations and client interactions as required.

Skills

Commodity markets

Derivatives

Macroeconomic trends

Fundamental analysis

Technical analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA (Finance)

CFA

CA

Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Strong knowledge of commodity markets, derivatives, and global macroeconomic trends.Proficiency in conducting both fundamental and technical analysis of commodity markets.

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.

Job Role and Responsibilities

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 stakeholdersPresent 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.