Economist to join a world leading consultancy specialising in commodities and based in Oxfordshire.  You should have a 1st/2.1 in economics with good microeconomics skills and probably an MSc or PhD.  Commercial experience since graduating is a must, ideally in a position where you have been using your economics skills to undertake market and industry analysis, ideally in commodities but other sectors would be considered.

The job requires commercial awareness; a strong interest in industry and market analysis; and the ability to work to deadlines. You will have excellent communication skills in English; ideally have a second language (Spanish, French, German, etc); and you should be prepared to undertake some travel (around 10 % of time); and be proficient in Word & Excel.

The company has an international client base that includes all segments of the soft commodities industry, ranging from growers to traders, processors, end-users, financial institutions, trade associations, governments and international organisations.

In the role you will meet international players in the sector; understand their concerns; formulate, in rigorous economic terms but simple language, ideas about the economic forces shaping an industrial sector; and find the statistics and other information needed to generate, test and modify these hypotheses.

Salary will depend on experience and qualifications but is likely to be in the range £25,000 to £32,000. There is in addition a bonus and good benefits package.  This job is based in Oxfordshire.

 This is a real opportunity to develop research skills, offering the possibility to advance rapidly in salary and experience within the company. 

You must be an EC national, UK PR/ILTR or HSMP T1 to be considered.

Economist, microeconomics, MSc, PhD, degree, commodities, market analysis, industry analysis, agriculture, consulting, Office, Word, Excel, languages, travel, Thames Valley, Oxon

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