Associate Director, Agriculture & Food Quantitative Analysis

S&P Global; New York (NY); Remote; USD 129,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

IHS Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Agriculture & Food Quantitative Analysis to drive rigorous, data-driven assessments of global agricultural markets. You will work with commodity teams, develop quantitative models, and present findings to clients and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with market leads and analysts, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of insights through reports and client communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or related field plus two years of experience in economic analysis or a related occupation.
• Two years of experience must include Agricultural crops market analysis and commodity futures price analysis.
• Experience with time series in quantitative modelling is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fundamental supply and demand drivers impacting global agricultural markets.
• Develop and apply quantitative models and collaborate with commodity analysts and market leads.
• Present analysis to customers and contribute to written reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with other areas of the Agribusiness Intelligence team on consulting projects.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Time series analysis

Agricultural economics

R

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Mission

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About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

Company Name: IHS Global Inc.

Job Title: Associate Director, Agriculture & Food Quantitative Analysis

Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U.S.)

Job Duties: IHS Global Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Agriculture & Food Quantitative Analysis who will analyze fundamental supply and demand drivers impacting global agricultural markets. Work with teams covering commodity markets with a focus on quantitative modelling. Work closely with market leads as well as individual commodity analysts in the region to ensure overall quality and alignment of analysis. Track developments impacting supply/demand producers, processors, exporters, and importers. Lead interaction with customers presenting both commodity-specific analysis and global analysis. Convey results of research through a variety of outlets including internal meetings, written reports for clients, the S&P Global Commodity Insights platform, formal presentations, and informal interactions with clients via conference calls and emails. Work cooperatively with other areas of the Agribusiness Intelligence business, contributing expertise to consulting projects and other activities as needed.

Job Requirements: Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or related economic field plus two (2) years of experience in economic analysis or a related occupation. Two (2) years of experience must include: Agricultural crops market analysis and agricultural commodity futures price analysis; Research of complex economic conditions and their relation to/implications for assigned markets; Research of commodity supply chain, particularly the risks and challenges operating in commodity markets; Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint; R and Python; Quantitative model building, including time series models.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $128,945 to $206,350. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses & certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. IHS Global Inc. is part of S&P Global and this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
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