Fertilizer Analyst

Argus Media group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical plan

Dental and vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation days (20+)

Gym membership

Training programs

Job summary

Argus Media Group is seeking a Fertilizer Analyst in Houston to join our global Fertilizer Analytics Team, delivering nitrogen market insights, forecasts and client reports. You’ll work with a mix of analysts to develop industry-leading content and support expansion of analytics services across North America.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to collaborate across a global team. Hybrid work requires three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Graduates with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Clear and concise communication skills and attention to detail.
• Structured problem-solving mindset and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead components of the Nitrogen Team's client deliverables and reports.
• Develop and maintain the Fertilizer Team's forecasting models.
• Collaborate with the global analyst team to reflect nitrogen value chains accurately.
• Improve subscription reports for depth and quality of delivery.
• Support development of data-driven products and client outreach.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Communication

Structured problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate/Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

R

Job description

About the role

Argus Analytics forms one half of the advisory division of Argus Media Group. Comprising a global team of 90 analysts, we provide clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets spanning oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, metals, power markets and energy transition solutions. Our work is firmly focused on market fundamentals — considering end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition centres around the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and our ability to leverage Argus' wider strengths — 55 years of commodity markets expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary databases.

Our fertilizer expertise is a foundational component of our rapidly growing Analytics business. As we enter an exciting expansion phase, we are now looking for a passionate and driven Fertilizer Analyst in Houston to join our global Fertilizer Analytics Team.

At its core this role will contribute to the delivery, improvement and expansion of our nitrogen fertilizer services across North America; supporting the development of inspiring thought leadership for clients; building enduring relationships with the industry and reinforcing Argus' reputation as the first voice clients turn to when they want help to understand the fertilizer market.

Our team numbers about 20 in Houston, made up of mix of industry experts and recent graduates from diverse and international backgrounds. The successful candidate will work with them and under the guidance of our global nitrogen experts to create industry-leading reports, forecasts and presentations on key nitrogen commodities and the evolving clean ammonia sector to our global client base.

This is a great opportunity for an early career analyst with a background in economics, statistics, chemical engineering, agriculture, energy, looking to build their career in commodity analysis and who wants to play a prominent role in the development of the next generation of Argus' Analytics services across North America.

What you will be doing

• Lead components of the Nitrogen Team's client deliverables, under guidance from managers, ranging from written reports, commodity forecasts to wider thought leadership pieces and conference presentations
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the wider Fertilizer Team's core models used in the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs and margin analysis
• Work with our global team of analysts to ensure the analysis produced accurately reflects the highly complex and globally connected nitrogen value chains
• Drive the continuous improvement of our subscription reports in terms of their analytical rigour, breadth and depth of detail and quality of delivery
• Engage with wider Analytics business to ensure the major trends in adjacent commodity markets are appropriately reflected in the nitrogen products
• Support the development and commercialization of new data-driven products

What we’re looking for in you

• Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university
• Highly numerate with experience analysing comprehensive datasets quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint; awareness of other statistical and programming languages such as R is an advantage
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus' Analytics Services.

The training and support provided throughout the onboarding period requires full office attendance. Following successful completion of onboarding, hybrid working is available in accordance with the company policy, which currently requires 3 days per week attendance.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Group medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan
• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Subsidized gym membership
• Extensive internal and external training

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