Commodities Analyst (Agribusiness), Singapore

Commodities Analyst (Agribusiness), Singapore

Fitch Solutions’s BMI is currently seeking an Analyst for the Commodities Analysis team focusing on Agricultural Commodities to be based out of our Singapore office.

What We Offer:

• Exposure in contributing to our highly-regarded market intelligence service by providing analytical research for senior decision-makers in financial institutions, government agencies and large multinational corporations
• Explore the fast-changing dynamics of the agribusiness sector, amidst the Tech and Green Transition and evolving geopolitical trends
• Contribute to our award-winning Commodities price forecasts

We’ll Count on You To:

Analysis:

• Be responsible for a large portfolio of key countries and commodities, including taking full ownership of all forecasts and historical data.
• Help shape thought Leadership for the agribusiness sector, with the guidance of the Head of Commodities Analysis.
• Help shape product development for the agribusiness sector, discover and implement new areas of coverage.
• Contributing analytical research on a daily basis primarily through articles, but also through special reports, webinars and client interaction;
• Help shape our global commodities price strategy, integrating our macroeconomic and financial market views;
• Collaborating with our country risk, political risk and industry analysts across global offices to ensure holistic, cutting-edge agribusiness analysis;

Commercial Acumen:

• Being client facing, with the ability to represent the team and deliver views and forecasts in a concise and articulate manner during client engagements as well as at industry events. Be a brand ambassador for our research and company.
• Being commercially minded and understanding how research and data is used by our clients and forward-thinking in coming up with new ideas of how we could commercialise our content.

What You Need to Have:

• Relevant experience[CF1]  in agribusiness or related industry analysis and research
• Degree in economics, international relations, agribusiness, finance or related subject matter from a top-tier university.
• Ability to work with and analyse large data sets, Microsoft Excel skills,
• Genuine interest in world affairs, international business, emerging markets and financial markets,
• Fluent English writing style,
• Strong communication skills to liaise with a global team spread across offices,
• Attention to detail.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Postgraduate degree.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk management capabilities and helps identify strategic opportunities.  Its analysts, lawyers, journalists and economists offer in-depth views on credit markets, credit risk, ESG, developed and emerging markets, industry sectors and individual credits.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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