Industry Analyst-Row Crops and Farm Supply

Location

Greenwood Village, CO | United States

Job description

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by doing work that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits offered by CoBank

• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model - flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• CoBank University robust curriculum –associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and an additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15+ days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate with “GEM” awards, including a monetary value
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafe
• ECO transportation pass provided to every Denver associate 

At CoBank, our Industry Analyst uses analytical and communication skills to support CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division (KED) in its various industry research and customer engagement activities. Writes clearly and concisely to explain complex economic phenomena. Works independently and in partnership with team members to deliver timely, customized industry and economic research reports, videos, webinars, and presentations for internal decision makers, customers, and business partners. Supports senior KED analysts by maintaining databases, creating presentations, conducting economic analysis, organizing webinars, etc. Builds upon existing subject matter expertise to develop a broad understanding of the economic interaction among KED’s primary areas of research which include macroeconomics, agribusiness, energy, and food manufacturing. Contributes industry insights to high-level discussions with senior CoBank and customer executives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date understanding of industry events and trends in order to advise/inform on relevant trends and market conditions impacting the bank and customers.
• Creating and maintaining industry databases and related visual presentations of information (graphs, tables, etc.) in order to support KED staff and other bank partners.
• Writing insightful reports, briefing materials, and recommendations regarding industry trends, structural changes, and policy initiatives for internal and external audiences.
• Generating social media and video content, and responding to media requests related to KED research areas.
• Preparing and delivering presentations, and participating in internal and external speaking engagements as appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining a broad network of contacts in field(s) of expertise.
• Representing the bank before key stakeholders and the general public in a variety of settings.
• Participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned.  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in economics, agriculture, business, finance, statistics or other related discipline.
• Three years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: agriculture economics, economics, agriculture, finance, statistics, Ag Journalism, agronomy, or other related disciplines 
• Master's degree or PhD in lieu of experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: agriculture, food & agribusiness, macroeconomics, energy, or forest products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of associates, management, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven experience in applying economic theory and statistical analysis to real-world situations.
• Strong analytical skills, preferably with coursework in and practical application of econometric techniques.
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely to synthesize information leading to meaningful conclusions.
• Experienced with presentations and public speaking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience within the Farm Credit System a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Compensation Information

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
• Target short-term incentive opportunity: 10%

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 76,000 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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