Summary The Research Analyst will be responsible for obtaining, reviewing, assessing and interpreting market intelligence data from all relevant and associated markets to support the Head of Market Insight in shaping commercial thinking and long-term business development. Key Responsibilities Developing and updating commodity market models to bring to life key external data in a relevant way. This includes supply and demand, estimated competitor economics, market arbitrages and other relevant information sources Developing commentary for senior stakeholders to develop strong understanding of market factors and operational context. Support delivery of market insight forum with the Head of Market Insight Developing and providing ad-hoc input and analysis for material to be presented at business leadership meetings Compliance – Responsibilities of all employees under COMAH To understand the MAPP – Major Accident Prevention Policy – POL-HSE-001 To comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements To report all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly To act in a safe and responsible manner at all times Compliance – Responsibilities of all employees under ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 & ISO 9001. Have an awareness of the ISO management systems that the company adheres to for Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Energy and Quality Management (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 & ISO 9001). Follow company policies, procedures and arrangements to ensure compliance with the management systems for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 & ISO9001. About You Knowledge – skills and experience required An advanced working knowledge of Excel is essential Experience with Reuters/Bloomberg/ICE an advantage Application of analytical and statistical methodologies to research commodity market trends and identify themes and relationships The ability to present the results of your analysis, making complex trends clear and arguments credible Knowledge of analytical and statistical methodologies to carry out data analysis and interpretation Knowledge of grains and/or petrochemical product markets would be beneficial Personal attributes Possesses strong maths, engineering, or economic understanding Curious, seeking to understand how commodity markets work Communicates clearly and effectively with others at all levels Builds and maintains positive working relationships Takes ownership and manages performance rigorously Results orientated, with a keen focus on prioritisation of tasks and stakeholder requirements Maintains a flexible approach to own working pattern to optimise business efficiency About Us Vivergo Fuels Ltd is part of the AB Sugar division within ABF (Associated British Foods). The business operates a world scale wheat to bioethanol & animal feed plant which is based on the Saltend Chemicals complex in Hull.