Analyst - Fertilizer
Nice to have's
Job description
About the Position
Join Argus in Mumbai to analyze global fertilizer markets, build forecasting models and deliver insights that help clients understand key trends and make informed decisions.
We usually respond within a week
We are currently looking for passionate, driven and energetic analysts to join the business. Fertilizers are a key market for Argus and this role will be part of a global team working to expand Argus coverage and analysis of a strategic commodity sector. This role will work with under the guidance of our global nitrogen experts to help us strengthen the depth of our analysis of fertilizer markets, including the coverage of key nitrogen commodities.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process-oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in market analysis. You will get exposure to all areas of the Argus Media Analytics business, and work with a great team.
You will provide clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require, contributing to our outlooks and analytics services. You will play a key role in building the business through development of propositions, products and services. Our Mumbai team of around 10 brings together industry experts and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive.
Responsibilities
- Support the improvement of continuously evolving analysis of the global fertilizer markets for subscription reports: outlooks and analytics services.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the core models to support the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs and margin analysis in the fertilizer.
- Lead components of delivery, under guidance from managers, providing input to the subscription analysis reports produced by Argus Media Analytics.
- Liaise with wider Argus staff to ensure current knowledge of Argus products and maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets.
- Work with experts and analysts across our global offices to extract maximum value out of data collected and to deliver integrated analysis.
- Support the development and commercialization of new data-driven products.
Requirements
- Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university with minimum 2-3 years of experience in fertilizers sector; exposure to nitrogen sector shall be an added advantage.
- Highly numerate with experience analysing comprehensive datasets quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus.
- Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
- Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint; awareness of other statistical and programming languages such as R is an advantage.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets.
- Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Analytics Services.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
- Group healthcare scheme
- 18 days annual leave
- 8 days of casual leave
- Extensive internal and external training
About the Company
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.
Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.
Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
© Argus. This job description was sourced from the employer's public career page. TheJob is not the employer — we index the posting and route candidates to the source. All content rights and hiring decisions belong to the employer.
Argus is a fast-growing global B2B media company providing essential information on commodity markets. As a business, we continue to grow and evolve, adding new markets, new services, new delivery options and improved analytical tools.About Argus MediaArgus is an independent media organisation with more than 1050 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 23 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets, and also offers bespoke consulting services and industry leading conferences.Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes. Half of Argus employees are commodity journalists who specialise in reporting news and price information relating to physical energy and related commodity markets. They operate according to a rigorous Editorial Code of Conduct and a Compliance and Ethics Policy that align with best journalistic practice, including the avoidance of conflicts of interest. Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by staff shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.