Job Description

S&P Global Commodity Insights

The Role: Crop Science Analyst

The Location: India, Remote (All major Indian cities with S&P Global offices)

The Team: Crop Science is a global business intelligence group within S&P Global Commodity Insights and is highly respected in the industry for its market data and analysis. It is the leading provider of databases, analysis reports, topic-based bulletins on the corporate strategy, operational and financial status for the global crop protection and seeds industry covering agrochemicals, biologicals, Seeds & Traits, GM crops, new breeding techniques and digital agriculture.

The Impact: From market data on the products applied to worldwide crops to the analysis of mergers and acquisitions, company financial results, new products and impacts of regulatory and legal changes, we help our clients in building robust, well-informed strategic plans and to gain critical competitive advantage in a transforming industry where they play a critical role in addressing environmental challenges and developing sustainable agriculture strategies.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: The role will allow you to network closely with clients, create your own presence as an analyst in the industry, and contribute to client support and consultancy projects.
You will interact closely with colleagues on the broader Crop Science Group working across our insights, market data and analysis and consulting teams to create authoritative, original content which informs and supports our readers in their business planning activities.
You will regularly engage with the industry players, from leading companies to start-ups, and attend meetings and conferences to develop contacts, build your understanding of market dynamics, and establish your industry profile.
Our analysts become experts in the areas they cover and develop extensive contacts and networks in the industry to enhance their reputation and insights.

Proposed Shift Timing: US time shift (2:00 - 10:00 PM, IST)/ (4:00 \xe2\x80\x93 12:00 PM, IST)

Responsibilities:
Gather, process, validate and analyze research data from proprietary and external sources using modern and traditional methods to create relevant market datasets for GMOs and gene-edited products. Develop models and other analytical tools to analyze specific sectors and comment on industry trends, drivers, and forecasts. Integrate findings with secondary research and market trends as appropriate.
Write authoritative, impactful analysis which provides customers with unique insight into the global seed and traits market. Work closely with the international analyst teams to develop a deep understanding of the seed and traits sector.
Act as subject matter expert. Remain fully informed on market trends. Keep up to date with research techniques and innovative thinking in the industry. Provide client support through onsite visits, presentations, and customer care support.
Interact closely with broader Crop Science group colleagues to create authoritative, original content integrated across our insights, market data and analysis services that inform and support clients in their business planning activities. Provide analytical support to the consulting group on specific ongoing and ad hoc projects.
Contribute to developing new products, evaluation tools/methods and improved systems; may also act as lead project manager.

What We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For: We are looking for an agribusiness/biotechnology professional with the ability to understand seed technologies, research and development stages, regulations, and their impact on the market. You have proficiency in analyzing seed/agricultural markets, identifying key trends, and writing authoritative, impactful analysis that gives our clients unique insight.
You will evaluate proprietary and external data sources, create relevant market datasets, and develop models and other analytical tools to evaluate specific markets to analyze and comment on trends, drivers and forecasts for the global seed market.

Basic Qualifications:
Graduate or post-graduate degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture Science or related subject
2+ years of industry experience and the enthusiasm, motivation and interest in learning new publishing and business skills
Proficient in managing, and processing data with advanced excel skills and knowledge of using data visualization through Tableau or, preferably Power BI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable in writing about complex or technical information in a structured, interesting way and ability to uncover unique insights
Ability to work in a remote, collaborative and team-oriented approach
Strong networking skills and the ability to develop a vast network of contacts
Ideally, you will have a knowledge of the seed industry, biotechnology or agricultural markets and some industry experience in producing market analysis in business intelligence (market, competitor Intelligence), product development, strategic marketing, strategic planning or similar function in the agribusiness sector

Preferred Qualifications:
Post-graduate degree in Biotechnology or Agriculture Science or related subject
2+ years of industry experience in market research or agribusiness consulting
Experience of using data visualization through Tableau or, preferably Power BI

S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Platts, we provide the insights; you make better informed trading and business decisions with confidence. We\xe2\x80\x99re the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. S&P Global Platts coverage includes oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Platts is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.platts.com .

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (\xe2\x80\x9cthe Policy\xe2\x80\x9d) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy\xe2\x80\x99s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Job ID: R31071
Posted On: 2023-01-03
Location: Virtual, Karnataka, India