Economic & Industry Research Analyst

Farm Credit Services of America • Lakeland, FL

1d • 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. The position is responsible for researching, analyzing, and reporting on economic conditions and agricultural commodity markets relevant to the Association’s geographic territory. This 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. Maintains current working files on industry and economic conditions and 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, and participates in customer, public, and community relations efforts that advance the Association’s mission and growth objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

• Researching, analyzing, and reporting on economic conditions and agricultural commodity markets relevant to the Association’s geographic territory.
• Gathering and compiling 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.
• Translating complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear actionable insights, using written reports, visualizations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting strategic decision-making, identifying emerging products and market opportunities, and informing credit, sales, marketing, and business development initiatives.
• Maintaining current working files on industry and economic conditions.
• Contributing to annual reports, business plans, marketing strategies, and industry overviews.
• Regularly delivering reports and presentations to management, senior leadership, members, and the Board of Directors.
• Participating in customer, public, and community relations efforts that advance the Association’s mission and growth objectives.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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