Economic & Industry Research Analyst

Farm Credit of Central Florida • Lakeland, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Farm Credit of Central Florida, a leading agribusiness lender, seeks an Economic & Industry Research Analyst for its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida. This position is responsible for researching, analyzing, and reporting on economic conditions and agricultural commodity markets relevant to the Association’s geographic territory. The role gathers and compiles national, regional, and local economic data, as well as industry-specific information related to major agricultural commodities grown and financed within the Association’s service area. The position translates complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear actionable insights, using written reports, visualizations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Research findings are used to support strategic decision-making, identify emerging products and market opportunities, and inform credit, sales, marketing, and business development initiatives. The analyst maintains current working files on industry and economic conditions and contributes to annual reports, business plans, marketing strategies, and industry overviews. The role regularly delivers reports and presentations to management, senior leadership, members, and the Board of Directors, and participates in customer, public, and community relations efforts that advance the Association’s mission and growth objectives. Other related duties are assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting and applying quantitative analysis to support business or economic decision-making
• Basic knowledge of Florida, U.S., and global agribusiness, agricultural commodities, and related markets
• Working knowledge of agricultural cooperatives or cooperative business models

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education preferred, or completion of a certificate from a Graduate School of Banking

Responsibilities

• Translates complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear actionable insights, using written reports, visualizations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports strategic decision-making, identifies emerging products and market opportunities, and informs credit, sales, marketing, and business development initiatives through research findings.
• Maintains current working files on industry and economic conditions.
• Contributes to annual reports, business plans, marketing strategies, and industry overviews.
• Regularly delivers reports and presentations to management, senior leadership, members, and the Board of Directors.
• Participates in customer, public, and community relations efforts that advance the Association’s mission and growth objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level