Senior Agricultural Economist / Market Strategist

This is a critical role for a senior agricultural economist or market strategist who thrives at the intersection of agricultural markets, global economics, and commodity trading. The position plays a key role in identifying market risks and opportunities, shaping trading strategies, and supporting data-driven decision-making to protect profitability and sustain market leadership.

Key responsibilities:

Market analysis & risk insight

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  Analyse global and local agricultural markets, including supply, demand, pricing trends, and emerging opportunities

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  Assess macroeconomic, geopolitical, climate, and policy factors influencing agricultural and commodity markets

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  Identify, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities within trading environments

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  Track economic, weather, and production indicators impacting commodity cycles

Strategy, forecasting & value creation

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  Develop market outlooks and forecasts to support trading strategies and long-term planning

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  Advise on strategic opportunities across the agricultural value chain, from farm-level production through to end markets

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  Evaluate investment opportunities, including participation in or acquisition of value-chain businesses and agri-focused ventures

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  Support profitability optimisation through informed market positioning and timing

Stakeholder engagement

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  Partner closely with senior leadership, traders, and commercial teams to align economic insights with business and trading strategies

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  Present complex market analysis in a clear, actionable way to executive and operational stakeholders

Policy & regulatory insight

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  Monitor global and local agricultural policy, regulation, and legislative developments

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  Assess potential impacts on trading activity and recommend mitigation or optimisation strategies

Required Skills

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  BCom degree (or higher) in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related discipline

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  Minimum 8 years' experience within agricultural markets, commodity trading, or a closely related environment

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  Strong exposure to international agricultural and trading markets

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  Advanced analytical, quantitative, and forecasting capability

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  Deep understanding of agricultural market dynamics, trading structures, and risk management

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  Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

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  Leadership mindset with a collaborative, commercially driven approach

Should you meet the required skills, please respond to this advert