Head of Biofuels Research

• Lead the development of supply, demand, trade, and price forecasts across the global biofuels markets
• Conduct economic and policy analysis, including the impact of biofuel mandates, trade policies, sustainability regulations, and feedstock supply variability
• Oversee and maintain the core databases and forecasting models that underpin GlobalData’s market intelligence products
• Manage and deliver bespoke client projects — from feasibility studies to policy analysis and price outlook assessments — ensuring accuracy, insight, and timeliness
• Represent GlobalData at industry conferences, client meetings, and research trips, maintaining strong relationships with producers, refiners, traders, policymakers, and end-users
• Travel internationally (10–15%) to gather market intelligence, strengthen client relationships, and present insights at key industry events
• Collaborate closely with other commodity teams (sugar, vegetable oils, etc.) to ensure analytical consistency across agribusiness markets
• Support the Head of Agribusiness Intelligence and Agribusiness Consultancy Director in developing new products, methodologies, and consulting opportunities
• Manage a team of analysts in the UK and India, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and professional growth
• Collaborate with regional sales teams from across GlobalData, driving client engagement, renewals and new business opportunities

• Strong grounding in agricultural economics, applied economics, or related quantitative discipline (Master’s degree or above preferred)
• Proven experience (5+ years) in commodity market analysis, ideally within biofuels
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and econometric skills, with a sound understanding of supply-demand dynamics and price formation
• Ability to translate complex economic trends into clear, actionable insights for commercial and policy audiences
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, industry participants and policymakers globally
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management tools
• experience with advanced data/programming tools (e.g. MS Power suite, Python) is an advantage
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects to tight deadlines

• Candidates with a combination of experience (5+ years) covering biofuels, sugar, vegetable oils, and/or related agricultural commodities will be considered
• Experience with advanced data/programming tools (e.g. MS Power suite, Python) is an advantage

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