Remote Agricultural Economist: Market Forecast & Strategy

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement withFlex

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Attendance at international conferencs

Access to market data & analytic tools

Dynamic, intellectually stimulating环境

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role. The candidate will provide market intelligence, forecasts, and strategic insights to inform investment decisions in diverse commodity markets, with connections to the Free State region.

The role emphasizes translating complex economic data into actionable business insights for senior management and committees. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, has 5+ years of experience,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in agricultural market analysis, economic consulting, or investment research.
• Proven expertise in quantitative economic modeling, forecasting techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of global agricultural markets, supply chains, and trade dynamics.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis of agricultural commodity markets, including supply, demand, pricing, and trade patterns.
• Develop economic models and forecasts for key agricultural sectors and products relevant to investment strategies.
• Analyze the economic feasibility of potential agricultural projects and investments.
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic trends and their impact on the agricultural sector.
• Prepare detailed market reports, research papers, and presentations for senior management.
• Identify emerging market trends, risks, and opportunities within the agricultural value chain.
• Provide strategic recommendations on market entry, diversification, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather market intelligence.
• Evaluate policy changes and their potential economic implications for the agricultural industry.
• Stay updated on advancements in agricultural economics and data analytics techniques.

Skills

Economic modeling

Forecasting

Statistical analysis

Global ag markets

Data visualization

Communication skills

Remote work

Agricultural economics familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Economics or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role. The candidate will provide market intelligence, forecasts, and strategic insights to inform investment decisions in diverse commodity markets, with connections to the Free State region.

The role emphasizes translating complex economic data into actionable business insights for senior management and committees. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, has 5+ years of experience,