The Role
Pala is recruiting a Research Analyst for Agricultural Commodities to support Pala’s research team and Frontier Commodities (Frontier), a liquid commodities investment strategy empowered by Pala. This high-impact position is central to our growth ambitions, offering the opportunity to work directly with the strategy’s Portfolio Managers, collaborate with a team of seasoned fundamental analysts, and partner with our senior data scientist. The successful candidate will contribute to generating actionable insights, supporting investment decisions, and shaping the future direction of Frontier.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental research on agricultural commodities, analyzing supply, inventory levels, cost curves, and end-use demand trends.
- Develop and maintain supply/demand models, price forecasts, and scenario analyses for key agricultural commodities.
- Monitor and interpret macroeconomic, geopolitical, and industrial trends influencing soft commodities, and develop the macro outlook in collaboration with the research team.
- Generate trade ideas by recommending medium to long-term trade strategies with a 0-3 month and 3-6 month outlook in collaboration with trading teams.
- Prepare and present regular research reports, dashboards, and briefings.
- Support fund marketing by preparing investment materials and letters, engaging with key investors, and participating in industry events.
- Exemplify accountability and teamwork, serving as a role model for junior team members.
The Individual
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in agriculture research, trading, or related roles (e.g., hedge fund, trading house, consultancy, agriculture company).
- A deep understanding of agricultural commodities, including grains, softs, oilseeds, and vegetable oil fundamentals, along with knowledge of supply chain dynamics, logistics, and regional nuances.
- Proficiency in building supply/demand models with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including forecasting and data analysis functions.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to distill complex data into concise, actionable insights.
- Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and constantly changing environment.
- The ability to clearly and coherently document and present results, both in written and verbal form.
- A collaborative attitude; Pala's and Frontier’s culture is built on teamwork, deep trust, and accountability.
- A high sense of quality and urgency.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Excellent business English.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are EU or Swiss citizens due to regulatory and operational considerations.
The Offer
We offer the following benefits:
- Market competitive salary.
- Personal bonus and fund performance bonus.
- Annual education budget.
About Working at Pala
Working at Pala means being part of a highly collaborative and dedicated team of investment professionals. You will thrive if you are a team player and high achiever with a positive attitude. We operate from a single office while maintaining a global perspective and value diversity.
Location
Zug, Switzerland
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
About Pala Investments
Pala is a multi-strategy investment company that leverages long-term capital to generate consistent investment returns, facilitating a shift toward a lower carbon economy driven by responsible and sustainable value chains. Our team consists of accomplished industry professionals, and we seek to partner with management teams, boards, and shareholders to create long-term value while deploying a range of trading strategies aligned with our investment thesis.
About Frontier Commodities
Frontier is a fully liquid commodity investment strategy, delivering cross-commodities absolute returns through derivatives. The strategy invests in metals, energy, agriculture, and environmental commodities using a quantamental approach that blends quantitative models with fundamental insights. We leverage an internally developed big data platform and advanced AI systems to support our idea generation. Since its inception, Frontier has maintained a strong performance track record relative to benchmarks.
For More Information
Visit our websites: www.pala.com and https://frontier-commodities.com/.