Job opportunity

Senior Agricultural Analyst / Senior Agricultural Analystess

Balyasny (Switzerland) Sàrl Geneva August 25, 2026

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Commodities Senior Analyst to generate unique trade ideas across grains, oilseeds/vegoil, and soft commodities. This role integrates market analysis, balance-sheet forecasting, systematic modeling, and discretionary trading to drive insightful decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop fundamental market views and trade ideas across grains, oilseeds/vegoil.
  • Build dynamic supply-and-demand balances, crop modeling—yield and production modeling that incorporates weather variables.
  • Identify relative-value, calendar-spread, basis, and outright-price opportunities.
  • Create Python-based models utilizing fundamentals, price relationships, seasonality, and trade-flow data.
  • Execute and monitor trades within defined risk limits; manage positions, P&L, and market risk.
  • Maintain large-scale commodity datasets, dashboards, and research tools.
  • Present market views, trading recommendations, and risk scenarios to portfolio managers and management.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in agricultural commodity research and analytics.
  • Deep expertise in grain and oilseed/vegoil markets; experience with soft commodities is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of global flows, supply-demand balances, and futures market structure.
  • Proven track record of developing actionable trade ideas and managing or supporting commodity risk.
  • Advanced Python and Excel/VBA skills; experience with data modeling and machine-learning techniques is preferred.
  • Strong quantitative, commercial, and communication skills.
  • A degree in economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Preference for candidates based in Geneva/Zug.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Pathways for professional growth and career development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
  • Opportunity to be part of building a great business where your efforts are recognized and valued.

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Work locationGeneva, Switzerland

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