Research Analyst

Description:

GlobalData is now one of the fastest growing data analytics companies in the world and we continue to accelerate. We are striving towards our vision to be the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence – delivered on a single platform with multi-industry coverage. We work globally across 4,000 companies, alongside primary industries including agri-business, healthcare, consumer, technology, financial services and construction. At GlobalData we decode uncertainties and cut through the noise to provide timely and actionable solutions to our clients through unique data and expert analysis.

As a successfully growing company our emphasis is on subscription sales of market analytics, databases, syndicated reports and consulting services to the world’s largest companies. Our suite of market leading products spans the value chain and success is dependent upon the ability to manage the position and portfolio effectively aligned to strategic client opportunities.

Headquartered in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality.

Description

We are looking for a Research Analyst/Economist, to work in a close-knit group of analysts in charge of meeting the needs of our clients’ in the global oilseeds sector.

The role involves undertaking detailed economic, quantitative, market analysis and research assignments. These include forecasting supply and demand, price outlook, policy analysis, performance/cost of production benchmarking as well as carrying out bespoke consulting projects for our clients. Examples of these projects include feasibility studies, price outlooks in specific markets or market segments, and policy analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

- Carrying out analysis and forecasts underpinning the services of the oilseeds research team.

- Tracking and forecasting oils and oilseeds supply, demand, price and policy developments in the oils sector in key geographies.

- Assisting in maintaining and organising the database underpinning the analysis we undertake.

- Contributing to consulting projects led by the Director of Oils, Oils and Special Projects Research or a Senior Analyst.

- Developing a detailed knowledge of the oilseeds and oils industry that is required to offer expertise to our clients.

- Liaise with industry stakeholders (grower associations, producers, consumers, policy makers etc.); the role may involve occasional research trips.

What We Look For

The work we do demands people with intelligent, enquiring and analytical minds, with the ability to apply micro-economic and statistical analysis in real-world situations.

For this role, we are looking for someone who is has or can demonstrate a desire to acquire a detailed knowledge of the oilseeds and oils sector. The successful candidate will be able to formulate in rigorous economic terms but simple language, ideas about the economic forces, including the policies, market trends and structural changes shaping the sector.

Applicants with a background in economics or relevant subject would be preferred, but this is not essential for the right candidate.

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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