Crop Analyst

Lacon House, London / Moret Loing et Ovranne

Data & Analytics – Fundamental Analysis /

Perm Full time Employee /

Hybrid

Expana is the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and global commodity intelligence provider. Formed through the combination of Mintec, Urner Barry, and associated brands, Expana brings together over 200 years of accumulated expertise in global commodity markets, serving more than 3,000 customers across 50 countries.

The Expana platform delivers 36,000+ proprietary price series across 900+ commodities, 70 million+ data points, and 1,400+ price forecasts, all underpinned by IOSCO-assured data integrity. Clients across retail, food manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, and industrial production rely on Expana to optimise procurement, manage commodity risk, and improve profitability across their supply chains.

Expana is transforming how the world understands agri‑food markets. As an independent provider of global commodity price data, forecasts and market intelligence, we support many of the world’s largest food, CPG, pharmaceutical and industrial companies. With rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions underway, this is an exciting moment to join a business on a strong growth trajectory.

We’re now looking for a Crop Analyst to deepen our understanding of grains and oilseed–protein crops across Europe and the Black Sea region. If you’re energised by data, agronomy and global market dynamics, this role puts you at the centre of it all.

What You’ll Do

Forecast the fundamentals. Analyse short‑ and long‑term production outlooks for grains and oilseeds across key European and Black Sea markets.
Gather intelligence from every angle. Combine field contacts, weather data, satellite imagery, official statistics, trade press and more to assess crop potential.
Turn data into insight. Build forecasts for sown area and yields, using both qualitative inputs and quantitative modelling.
Develop smarter tools. Create and refine modelling frameworks to improve production forecasting accuracy.
Stay ahead of policy and economics. Track agricultural policies, trade measures and macro‑economic factors shaping regional markets.
Communicate with clarity. Deliver regular updates to internal teams and external stakeholders, presenting clear, data‑driven regional outlooks.
Contribute globally. Support the wider grains and oilseeds team in shaping Expana’s global commodity outlook.

What You Bring

A degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
2–5 years’ experience in crop analysis, modelling, or agricultural research (a plus, not a requirement)
Strong interest in agronomy, weather patterns, statistics and modelling
Curiosity about commodities and financial markets
Confidence working with large datasets and extracting meaningful insights
A proactive, analytical mindset — you enjoy solving problems and building structure
Experience in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments
Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

You’ll be part of a global team shaping the future of commodity intelligence. We’re collaborative, ambitious and growing fast — with the agility of a scale‑up and the impact of a global data provider. Your work will directly influence how major companies navigate supply, demand and risk across the agri‑food supply chain

Our Core Values at Expana

At Expana, we take great pride in our core values, which guide our actions and shape our culture:

Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.

Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.

Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.

Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person's strengths and talents.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices.

It is important to mention that we cannot sponsor or provide any work visas to any candidate in our locations and we will be conducting Right to Work checks during our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.

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