S&P Global

Principal Analyst, Vegetable Oils and Feedstocks

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: TennesseeUnited States

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Salary

💰 $82,387 - $102,100 per year

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About the role

  • Own and manage global supply and demand balances across the soybean complex (soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil) to provide comprehensive market coverage for institutional clients
  • Conduct continuous fundamental market research, distilling signal from noise to deliver clear, defensible market intelligence through reports, white papers, and presentations
  • Produce high-quality market intelligence, forecasts, and written analysis, translating fundamentals into implications for physical trade flows and cash and futures prices
  • Directly support clients with analytical needs through briefings, ad-hoc analysis, webinars, roundtables, and conference presentations, both virtually and in person
  • Connect micro-level fundamentals with broader macro and policy themes, working closely with the global crops, wider agribusiness, biofuels, and macroeconomic teams
  • Continuously refine analytical frameworks, methodologies, and data usage, including quantitative or automated approaches where appropriate

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in economics, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or related quantitative field, or bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in agricultural commodity analysis
  • 3-5 years of experience in commodity analysis with specific focus on oilseeds markets, agricultural fundamentals, or related financial services preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in supply and demand modeling for agricultural commodities with proven track record of accurate market forecasting
  • Advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, statistical software (R, Python, STATA), and database management systems for market analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex market analysis to institutional clients and senior stakeholders
  • Experience in client-facing roles including presentations, briefings, and analytical support for trading firms, investment funds, or agricultural corporations
  • Solid understanding of global agricultural trade flows, policy impacts, and macroeconomic factors affecting commodity markets
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supply and demand modelingmarket forecastingagricultural commodity analysisquantitative analysisdata analysismarket intelligencefundamental analysiscash and futures pricingagricultural fundamentalsoilseeds markets
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillsanalytical supportclient-facing skillsteam collaborationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability