Job Description
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
What we’re looking for
Argus is seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic and analytical Latin America market reporter to join its global Agriculture team. The ideal candidate is innately curious and personable, able to quickly become a subject matter expert and lead coverage within a designated product portfolio.
What will you be doing
Your role will include engaging with Brazi-based contacts, generating content for the AgriMarkets daily service, driving market coverage, producing analyses and datasets related to the Latin American grains and oilseeds markets. The environment is fast paced but values careful thought. You will enjoy collaborative work with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, many located in Argus’ other offices around the globe. Areas of coverage include brazilian soybean and soybean meal, and the wider oilseeds complex in Latin America.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain a network of relevant industry contacts (brokers, traders, industry associations, etc.)
Communicate with market participants via phone, email or other communication platforms to collect market data (prices, supply, demand, market conditions, etc.) as well as other subjective market observations and insights from industry contacts
Develop thorough knowledge of market shaping factors, and key industry stakeholders
Analyze raw industry data and other forms of market news to remain on-top of developing issues within Brazil commodity markets, and produce written tight-copy and detailed long-form market reporting
Help develop coverage in areas where agriculture markets intersect with biofuels markets to create highly valuable content
Present agriculture commodities market data and insights to contacts and industry stakeholders
Communicate information collected from industry contacts to other editorial and research staff
Identify and communicate changes in market reporting and contacts’ information needs
Identify and communicate on wider commercial opportunities for the business
Skills and Experience
· Fluency in English and Portuguese mandatory.
· A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, economics, business, or relevant field.
· Demonstrated goal-oriented collaboration skills, with strong diplomatic and problem-solving ability.
· A basic understanding of economics.
· A commitment to the highest level of accuracy and completing all writing within established deadlines.
· Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel.
Attributes
Demonstrable interest in global business and politics.
Self-motivated, able to use initiative and inquisitive by nature.
Strong social skills and team oriented.
What’s in it for you
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
Pursuant to Brazilian current legislation and for so long as such legislation shall remain in force, you are entitled to receive:
· A Christmas bonus (also called “13th Salary”), equivalent to one monthly salary.
· o A 30-day vacation period per year.
· A vacation payment equivalent to one-third of your monthly salary.
· A severance fund to de deposited in a special bank account (FGTS), in the amount of 8% of your monthly salary.
Benefits
· Health Insurance – SulAmerica
· Dental Insurance – SulAmerica
· Life Insurance - Prudential
· Pension Plan
· Meal Voucher
· Mobility Allowance
· Pharmacy Allowance
· Gym Subsidy
· Parking
· Quick Massage
· Daycare allowance for children up to 5 years old