Biofuel Analyst

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

JOB PURPOSE
To analyze the biofuel market and report its impact on vegoil supply/demand to the vegoil trading desk

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report on and analyze new market data as they are released by various government and non-governmental agencies
• Focus on the bio/renewable diesel market in the US and EU
• Be up to date and continuously read on the latest developments in biofuel regulations in different regions
• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights to the vegoil trading team to drive strategic decision making
• Provide thought leadership for new data, government regulation, and innovation in the biofuel market
• Establish processes to efficiently gather relevant data from the biofuel market
• Translate numbers in bio/renewable diesel supply/demand into demand for vegoils
• Lead the development, enhancement, and execution of models and processes to forecast and describe price, supply and demand, relative value, and global trends

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Science – STEM)
• Fluent in English 
• 1+ year experience as a biofuel market analyst (or relevant field)
• Knowledge of time-series and statistical modeling
• Knowledge of commodities and market structure, particularly in energy, agriculture, and biofuels
• Knowledge of ethanol and gasoline would be a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with a keen ability to explain complex concepts and to build successful relationships with the business stakeholders

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   www.cofcointernational.com