Vice President Research Analyst - Grains & Oilseeds

Company: Rabo AgriFinance
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: February 10, 2020

Job Description:

Conduct high quality analysis and market research for the North American Farm grain and oilseed (G&O) sector as part of RAF's RaboResearch ( RR )Team. While leading a team of analysts, be a front-runner in the Rural ecosystem and collaborate closely with the Wholesale operations. Represent Rabobank tothe industry through client meetings, media outreach, national trade events, and direct client contact.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Analyze and generate research on the North American grains & oilseeds sector, and participate as a key member of the Food & Ag Researchglobal sector research team.Lead a team of research analysts in St. Louis, MO and developed a solid research agenda, enhance engagement activity,and profile the bank.Work closely with stakeholders to help develop a relevant research agenda as well as supervise and directly oversee the team's assigned functions.Participate in the model development and data analytical initiatives, while connecting them tothe commercial side.Provide value chain & company analysis for credit, rural & retail banking, corporate banking, and key product groups in North America & globally.Prepare & present at Rabobank client events, seminars, and private & public sector events.Be an effective sparring partner for clients at CEO level on sector developments & company strategies.Generate ideas to develop more business for the bank.Profile Rabobank as the leading Food & Agribusiness bank in North America, as a thought leader in the rural sector.Develop & maintain information resources relating to focus sectors in North America.Respond to information requests and research global & regional market trends, in collaboration with the global Food and Ag Research Division.Establish information sharing networks with industry associations, government departments, and major companies.Work with Rural/Wholesale Marketing & Communications team, to help achieve key business & strategic goals involving Food & Ag Research.Identify key areas of development for more junior analysts and create opportunities to facilitate their development. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the North American food & agribusiness (specifically grains & oilseeds)sector from both commercial & regulatory viewpointsEconometrics, modeling, and quantitative research skillsEstablished commercial & knowledge networks Quantitative analytical & modelling skillsLeadership & managerial skillsStrong report structuring & writing skillsStrong communication/presentation skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) Lead by example through own behavior with strong professionalism & maturity Ability to work productively in a team, think critically, and debate issues Practical & results-oriented, with strong level of self-motivationPersonal interest in and commitment to the food & agribusiness sectors Ability to represent the bank to external customers from corporate & RaboResearchenvironments Strong ability to develop & execute a proactive research agenda delivering maximum valueto the business Resourcefulness in sourcing industry & company-specific informationManage priorities of RaboResearch team located at RAF, to align RAF objectives toglobal research agendas Qualifications: Master's degree in food- or agribusiness-related discipline (ie Agricultural Economics, Commerce, or technical agricultural degree) 10+ years of work experience in a food- or agribusiness-related analytical or business development role with an agribusiness company, financial institution, orindustry association While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use handsto finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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