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Grains & Oilseeds Market Analyst

Louis Dreyfus Company
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
1 months ago
Commodity researchSupply and demand analysisBalance sheet modelingAdvanced ExcelPower BIPython
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Company Description

  • Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, active in over 100 countries with approximately 18,000 employees globally.

Main Accountabilities

  • Conduct analysis of Russian supply & demand of grains and oilseeds.
  • Build national balance sheets for all G&O products traded by the platform, as well as a regional balance sheet for wheat.
  • Forecast Russian grains (wheat, corn, barley & minor grains) and oilseeds production volumes (soybeans, rapeseed, sunseed).
  • Organize and conduct crop tours.
  • Coordinate work with analysts and traders in various relevant countries.
  • Manage Russian oilseeds crush estimates.
  • Communicate results of analysis to Geneva traders and global group.
  • Provide the group early warnings on sudden S&D changes.
  • Work with Geneva traders to develop trading strategy, highlight opportunities and risks.
  • Coordinate with grains/oilseeds desk to update Russia's feed matrix.
  • Monitor line ups & customs and give regular updates to the group.
  • Monitor weekly harvesting/planting pace and deduce S&D implications from the data.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Preference for a Degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics / Agronomy / Data/Statistics (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years in commodity research (ideally in grains/oilseeds), market analysis, on a trading platform or market research consultancy.
  • Proven Russian market coverage with Russian Language (Business professional / Natural Language Levels).
  • Deep knowledge of Russian commodity production practices (ideally in Grains & Oilseeds), regional agronomical specificities, dynamics of domestic demand, internal trade flows & logistics, data sources.
  • Excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; ability to interpret mixed information and maintain a clean assumption trail.
  • Advanced Excel and statistics skills (and ideally Power BI). Nice to have: Python/R.
  • Attention to detail and accurate data handling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to turn complex signals into clear conclusions.
  • Comfortable engaging with commercial stakeholders; responsive and calm under time pressure.
  • Strong prioritization and time management; can run a weekly cadence while handling ad hoc requests.
  • Curious, independent, and willing to challenge consensus with evidence.
  • Willingness to travel when required (e.g. for crop tours).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles).
  • Pension contributions.
  • Access to Training and Development.
  • Access to Concierge Partnerships.

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