Global Crops Market Analyst - Forecasting & Insights

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Energy is hiring a Principal Commodity Analyst to support the Short‑Term Crops team in forecasting global agricultural markets including corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetable oils. You will develop forecasts, build analytical models, and produce client‑facing research for commercial and policy decisions.

You will collaborate with analysts across regions, translate market fundamentals into actionable narrative, and contribute to cross‑commodity insights while growing ownership of a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural commodities research, feed markets, trading, or analytics.
• Experience developing supply‑and‑demand analysis, trade flows, and commodity price information.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with large datasets and forecasting models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present complex market dynamics to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Curious, analytical mindset with root‑cause analysis and probing questions.
• Confident communicator, capable of presenting to varied audiences and handling live Q&A.
• Able to operate in ambiguous, fast‑moving market environments without perfect data.
• Strong ownership mindset, open to direction and feedback in a high‑standards environment.

Responsibilities

• Support global supply and demand balance sheets across major agricultural commodities.
• Conduct fundamental market research identifying trends and translating data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to market forecasts, balance sheets, and written analysis influencing prices and flows.
• Produce market intelligence through reports, presentations, webinars, and special projects.
• Engage with clients via briefings, ad-hoc analysis, and inquiries.
• Monitor crop production, weather, policy, biofuels, macroeconomics affecting markets.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop integrated market perspectives.
• Develop and maintain analytical models, databases, and forecasting tools.

Skills

Agricultural commodities research

Forecasting models

Quantitative analysis

Client communication

Public speaking

Ambiguity tolerance

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Economics or Agricultural Economics

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

SQL

Job description

S&P Global Energy is hiring a Principal Commodity Analyst to support the Short‑Term Crops team in forecasting global agricultural markets including corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetable oils. You will develop forecasts, build analytical models, and produce client‑facing research for commercial and policy decisions.

You will collaborate with analysts across regions, translate market fundamentals into actionable narrative, and contribute to cross‑commodity insights while growing ownership of a