Commodity Forecasting Analyst (Future Backfill Role)
Lacon House, London
Data & Analytics – Forecasting & Data Science /
Perm Full time Employee /
Hybrid
Are you prepared to explore the ever-changing landscape of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Expana is a leading independent provider of this data for the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and capital goods industries. We offer our data and insights through various cloud-based SaaS products, as well as APIs and Data Feeds.
Join us in contributing to our continued success!
Expana – Building our bench of exceptional forecasting talent
We’re not hiring for an immediate vacancy — we’re building a pipeline of outstanding candidates so we can move fast when a backfill or new headcount opens. If you want to be first in line for a high‑impact forecasting role at Expana, this is your moment.
Expana’s forecasting team is growing in influence, scope, and visibility. To stay ahead, we’re proactively connecting with brilliant analysts who want to shape the future of commodity forecasting.
What You’ll Do (When a Role Opens)
You’ll become a core part of Expana’s forecasting engine — blending analytical rigour, market intuition, and crisp communication to deliver forecasts that customers trust.
You will:
- Build deep expertise in Expana’s forecasting products, methodology, and your commodity markets through training, hands‑on delivery, and collaboration with subject‑matter experts
- Maintain and update a portfolio of commodity price forecasts across multiple markets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
- Monitor market developments and key drivers, integrating new information into forecasts
- Produce clear, client‑ready written and video commentary that explains predicted movements
- Support the development, launch, and continuous improvement of new forecasts
- Present insights via topical webinars and contribute to customer calls to drive adoption and understanding
- Participate in team discussions to share market knowledge and align methodology
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure forecast insights are communicated consistently across the Expana brand
- Suggest practical improvements to methodology, validation, and operational workflows
- Explain forecasting methodologies and updates to clients, tailoring detail to the audience and ensuring clarity of assumptions and implications
What We Look For
We’re building a pipeline of candidates who bring a mix of technical depth, market understanding, and communication excellence.
You’ll stand out if you have:
- A degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or another numerate discipline
- Experience in a commodity trading house, research house, or pricing agency (physical or futures) — ideally in technical analysis, pricing, research, or fundamental analysis
- Strong understanding of commodity price theory, including supply/demand fundamentals, trade flows, and price interactions
- Solid understanding of financial markets or commodity futures markets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Exceptional writing ability — clear, concise, and insight‑driven
- Strong analytical, qualitative, and quantitative skills
- High attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
- A self‑starter mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Why Join the Pipeline?
Because when a role opens, pipeline candidates are the first people we contact.
You’ll be ahead of the market, ahead of the process, and already on our radar.
If you want to be part of a forecasting team that values rigour, curiosity, and clarity — and you’re excited by the idea of shaping high‑impact insights for global markets — we’d love to connect.
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.
