Research Analyst- Commodities

Job Summary

The Research Analyst Commodities will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis of domestic and global commodity markets to provide timely, actionable investment recommendations for institutional and retail clients. The role requires a strong understanding of macroeconomic factors, commodity fundamentals, and technical analysis to develop market outlooks and identify trading and investment opportunities across commodity segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse domestic and global commodity markets, including precious metals, base metals, energy, and other relevant commodity segments.
• Undertake both fundamental and technical analysis to assess market trends, price movements, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and periodic commodity research reports providing:
• Overall market outlook.
• Investment recommendations.
• Specific trading and investment views on individual commodities.
• Track and interpret macroeconomic developments, including central bank policies, inflation trends, interest rates, currency movements, geopolitical events, and global economic indicators to assess their impact on commodity markets.
• Monitor supply-demand dynamics, inventory levels, production trends, weather patterns (where applicable), and other market drivers affecting commodity prices.
• Develop price forecasts and generate actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Present market views through reports, presentations, webinars, client interactions, and media engagements as required.
• Collaborate with sales, dealing, and advisory teams to provide timely market intelligence and support business objectives.
• Continuously monitor market developments and update investment recommendations based on changing market conditions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, derivatives, and global macroeconomic trends.
• Proficiency in conducting both fundamental and technical analysis of commodity markets.
• Ability to convert complex market data into clear, actionable investment recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience using market data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar financial information systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Educational Qualifications
• MBA (Finance), CFA, CA, Economics, Commerce, Finance, or any related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in technical analysis or financial markets will be an added advantage.