Analyst - Latam Agribusiness Market Research

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 09
- Please submit your résumé/CV in English only.

**About the Role**: Analyst - LATAM Agribusiness Market Research
LATAM is the fastest-growing region for agribusiness and a key region for revenue and investment opportunities for our clients. Our analysts provide in-depth intelligence and expertise that combined with S&P Global's comprehensive coverage across global markets provides an unmatched level of data, insights, and clarity to our clients to better understand their exposure and opportunities in the region.
You will develop a global understanding of food systems, food and agricultural trade, and food marketing; Interact with major international food and agriculture companies; Work with an award-winning price forecasting team and build analytical skills.
**The Team**: We are currently looking for an experienced analyst to join S&P Global Commodity Insights’ dynamic Food and Agricultural Commodities team to help develop our coverage of livestock and protein markets. The team is globally focused, monitoring supply conditions and prices for food and agricultural commodities, as well as producing analysis on how factors such as macroeconomic conditions, policy developments, and changing consumer preferences shape the food sector. The F&AC team produces world class analysis, forecasts and data across comprehensive global commodity markets.
**Responsibilities and Impact**:
Produce written analysis to help customers understand “the story” driving price movements for global food and agricultural commodities, including food ingredients, food chemicals, and other supply chain costs.
Contribute to regular reports on pricing developments across food and agricultural commodities, providing a forward-looking view.
Prepare ad-hoc research and analysis for customers and present research insights both virtually and in-person as needed.
Assist with construction of price forecasting models and interactive data tools to support procurement operations for food retailers and manufacturers.
**What We’re Looking For**:
**Basic Required Qualifications**:
1-2 years of experience is a plus but not required.
Prior work experience in the food and/or agriculture sectors preferred.
Experience managing large datasets and conducting statistical analysis.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong presentation skills. Prior experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
Excellent MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI skills.
**Your Soft Skills**:
A passion for learning and intellectual curiosity.
An interest in commodity markets and how they operate.
You will have high energy, are willing and able to deal with client requests as they arise, and to travel as the job requires.
Self-motivated and ambitious, with good problem-solving skills.
The ability to work independently and in an organized manner
About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What’s In It For You?
**Our Purpose**:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
**Our People**:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
**Our Values**:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spi