Market Analyst – Dairy Protein Markets

Ever.Ag

Dairy Protein Market Analyst offering insights into high protein markets for client decision-making. Role involves data analysis, market monitoring, and client engagement.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze high protein whey markets (WPC, WPI, functional whey ingredients) and high protein milk markets (concentrated milk, MPC/MPI).
Track global supply/demand dynamics, trade flows, and price trends across dairy protein markets to develop Ever.Ag’s proprietary pricing series.
Identify key drivers impacting protein markets, including milk composition trends, processing capacity, and end‑use demand (sports nutrition, food manufacturing, etc.).
Develop forward‑looking insights on protein market direction, volatility risks, and pricing outlooks.
Build and maintain analytical tools and models to support high protein dairy market forecasts.
Work closely with senior analysts and data teams to refine methodologies and improve forecasting accuracy.
Analyze key datasets (production, inventories, trade, pricing) and translate into actionable conclusions.
Ensure consistency, integrity, and transparency of all data outputs.
Own development and distribution of monthly client‑facing publication focused on dairy protein markets, including proprietary price series and forecasts.
Contribute to written commentary and market outlooks.
Prepare and present charts, visualizations, and slide‑ready materials for internal and external use.
Support cross‑commodity analysis across cheese, butter, NFDM/SMP, and whey markets as needed.
Respond to ad hoc client and internal research requests.
Build and maintain strong relationships with industry participants in high protein commodity markets (buyers, sellers, processors).
Support client conversations with timely insights, data, and market context.
Identify opportunities for new business, renewals, and value‑added services.
Collaborate with sales and leadership to expand Ever.Ag’s footprint in dairy protein intelligence.
Partner cross‑functionally with analysts, economists, and data teams to enhance insights delivery.
Contribute to the evolution of Ever.Ag’s protein market coverage and analytical capabilities.
Document processes and support improvements in research workflows and tools.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in buying/selling high protein commodities and/or analyzing high protein dairy markets.
Strong understanding of high protein whey markets and/or high protein milk markets preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, modeling).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analysis.
Familiarity with dairy commodity markets (cheese, butter, NFDM/SMP, whey) a must.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysismodelingforecastingmarket analysisprice trends analysissupply/demand dynamicscommodity tradingdata visualizationanalytical tools developmentmarket research

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingpresentation skillsadaptabilityattention to detailclient engagementteamwork