Soft Commodities Research Analyst
Date posted
Application deadline
Organization
Noble Resources S. A.
Location
- Europe
- South America
Job description
Noble Group’s pivotal role is providing the key industrial and agricultural raw materials necessary for economic growth in the market it serves. Listed on the Singapore Exchange, this Hong Kong based company has a truly global presence with more than 70 offices around the world
To reinforce our Soft Commodities Research
team globally we are looking for bilingual (English + Portuguese,
Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin or Russian) Research analysts, with
a background in agronomy (preferably agrometeorology), demonstrating
an appetite to conduct elaborated analysis, and the ambition to grow
in our global organisation.
If interested, may you please send a resume
with a cover letter to laurencegc@thisisnoble.com
Job Purpose:
Manage the production analysis of a region for a set of soft commodities
(grains, oilseeds, coffee, cocoa,...) and provide valuable information
for the traders to set their strategies
Responsibilities:
• To collect first-hand information and to assess local crop situation
• To organize external production information across commodities in order
to maximize information quality but minimize cost.
• To monitor farmer’s profitability as to analyze acreage shift (production
cost analysis)
• To work closely with other research team members as to incorporate the
production estimate in the overall S&D
• To provide accurate weather interpretation and potential impact on crop
• To communicate clearly and concisely all crop assessments
• To provide long term trends
Requirements:
Education, experience, skills:
• Education: Agronomist (meteorologist preferred)
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in agronomy and crop assessment
Competences:
• Quick minded:
Demonstrates strong statistical and analytical skills
• Communication: Must be able to communicate
clearly. Good English skills.
• Team Work:
Must work with other researchers around the world / close
to traders
• Initiative:
VERY IMPORTANT. self-motivated and self-driven
• Ownership:
Demonstrates full accountability for own work
• Detail orientation: Pays attention
to details but communicates the big picture
Laurence Grand-Clement
HR Manager - EMEA
Noble Resources S.A.
Tel: +41 21 331 1669
