Economic Analyst - Decatur, IL

Summary

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. The Economic Analyst will conduct research and analysis on North American commodity markets, supporting various teams and communicating market implications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Regular written and oral updates on American and global markets, forecasts and special reports on topical issues
• Work with the team to integrate data and market updates into evolving data management and presentation system(s)
• Provide support to various colleagues to include making presentations, assisting with presentation preparation, data support, analytical reviews and other support, as needed
• Assist the team with continuous best practice improvement

Skills

• A bachelor's degree in economics, international business or related subject
• Knowledge of global agricultural markets
• Ability to work with and analyze multivariable models and to think globally
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Access along with basic statistical methods
• Effective communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to tailor messages based on diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization as well as within external organizations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Master's degree preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A bachelor's degree in economics, international business or related subject
• Knowledge of global agricultural markets
• Ability to work with and analyze multivariable models and to think globally
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Access along with basic statistical methods
• Effective communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to tailor messages based on diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization as well as within external organizations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• Salaried Incentive Plan: The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.