Commodity Analyst (Agriculture)

TL;DR

Commodity Analyst (Agriculture): Delivering high-quality market and industry research on farm inputs and fibres with an accent on price volatility and global trade flows. Focus on building quantitative models, producing thought-leadership content, and establishing a public profile as a sector expert.

Location: Hybrid; preferably based in Sydney (Melbourne or Brisbane may be considered). Must hold valid work rights for Australia.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality research on fertilisers, agrochemicals, farmland prices, cotton, and wool for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse key market drivers such as price volatility, cost structures, regulation, sustainability, and global trade flows.
• Partner with the global coverage team to produce and localize consistent global agricultural insights.
• Create engaging research outputs including thought-leadership reports, podcasts, presentations, and digital content.
• Act as a sector expert by presenting insights at client events, industry conferences, and engaging with media.
• Provide research input for credit policy, sector strategy, and risk assessments for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Solid understanding of agriculture, agribusiness, or commodity markets.
• Confidence working with large data sets and building models using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, engaging stories for diverse audiences.
• Must hold valid work rights for Australia.
• Flexibility to travel regularly to represent the company at industry events.

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to farm inputs (fertilisers, agrochemicals) or fibres (cotton, wool).
• Experience with emerging analytical tools and AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement (Rabo@Anywhere) blending office and home work.
• Wellbeing leave to support a healthier work-life balance.
• Education Assistance Program for continuous professional development.
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks).
• Incentives for additional annual leave beyond the standard 4 weeks.
• Employer-funded Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.

Hiring process

• Resume and cover letter review.
• One or more (online) interviews, which may include an assignment or assessment.
• Legal screening prior to the final offer.