Lead Agricultural Industries Analyst

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• Time-Off Packages 20 days of vacation 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
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• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
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The Lead Agricultural Industries Analyst will analyze forecast and interpret market conditions and economic policies and operations of agricultural industries including row crop production and processing livestock production and processing dairy forest products biofuels retail farm supply and specialty crops.

Develops and maintains a deep and broad understanding and expertise of key assigned industries in the CoBank lending portfolio and translates industry knowledge into forward-looking insights for CoBank. Create original impactful research products tailored to CoBanks rural stakeholders including rural cooperatives and industry organizations. Convey complex industry insights via dynamic story-telling and engaging presentations. Plan organize and execute educational events seminars and strategic planning sessions. Works utilizing various media styles including written reports presentations webinars and podcasts. Works in close collaboration with other CoBank colleagues to identify research needs.

• Conducts in-depth economic studies on the assigned area of expertise (including but not limited to: supply demand costs pricing structure etc.) to support decision-making policy proposals and regulatory measures.
• Uses statistical tools to forecast future trends in consumption costs revenues and resource availability for long-term planning.
• Monitors market dynamics technological innovation and policy changes impacting the assigned sector and analyze their implications.
• Identifies and evaluates relevant economic risks including but not limited to: related to price volatility regulatory changes environmental mandates and infrastructure aging.
• Synthesizes information to create original opinions and forecasts related to various macroeconomic topics including interest rates energy construction demographic shifts and federal policies among others.
• Keeps abreast of new developments market trends and macroeconomic conditions impacting assigned industries.
• Identifies key topics of research interest through ongoing customer and colleague interaction.
• Engages and influences stakeholders in order to promote CoBanks mission.
• Writes original insightful forward-looking reports on industry trends structural changes and policy initiatives impacting internal and external audiences.
• Responds to media interview requests and maintains ongoing relationships with relevant industry journalists.
• Presents original research at national and regional industry conferences to internal CoBank meetings and to individual customers.
• Works with internal stakeholders to develop research priorities and coordinate/promote the exchange of information among internal stakeholders.

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline such as economics agricultural economics agronomy soil science business or finance. required
• Masters Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline such as economics applied economics finance business public policy journalism or other related. preferred

8 years of experience as an industry or economic analyst. required

Diversified Agricultural Experience in two or more of the following industries: Livestock production meat processing grain marketing ag transport/infrastructure dairy processing forest products biofuels federal farm policy.
Proven experience in creating impactful industry research and insight.
Exceptional analytical skills with demonstrated market knowledge and expertise.
Broad-based business sense and acumen including interpretation of financial statements.
Excellent verbal written presentation and public speaking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of associates management internal customers and other stakeholders.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to deliver commitments while juggling multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically once a month or less).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $161100 - $198100. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge skills expertise and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans leases export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76000 farmers ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver Colorado CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

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