Research Analyst

American AgCredit

1d • $132,697 - $238,855 • Remote

About The Position

The Research Analyst will work closely with other members of the Terrain function across American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America, and Frontier Farm Credit (the Associations) to provide thought leadership to customers, prospective customers, and association leadership. Terrain is a team of agricultural economists and analysts who provide expert insights and confident forecasting to the customers of Terrain’s partner Associations. Terrain analysts are inspired by Farm Credit’s mission to support U.S. agriculture and rural communities today and tomorrow. This role has a focus on field crops and agricultural inputs and the connectivity of these markets to adjacent and supporting agricultural markets. The Research Analyst will support these industries by generating original, data-driven research and engaging directly with customers at industry events and through participation in industry groups. The Research Analyst synthesizes data, market trends, and industry knowledge to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, connecting insights across the agricultural value chain to support customer decision-making and business growth, while creating a differentiated value proposition that helps the Associations retain and attract business. This position requires strong sector knowledge, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the capability to build credibility through research, modeling, forecasting, and storytelling. The ideal candidate is well‑connected across the field crop and input value chains, understands the interconnectedness of those systems to proteins and the rural economy, and can translate complex market dynamics into actionable insights for external audiences, while also supporting internal stakeholders as needed. Terrain has a strong collaborative team culture, and the Research Analyst will be expected to support and build that culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field and more than 10 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural research, analysis, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience when holding a Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. agriculture, with demonstrated expertise in field crops and agricultural inputs.
• Experience working with agricultural data sets, databases, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical, econometric, and analytical methods to real‑world market questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights for external audiences.
• Proven collaboration and relationship‑management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate directly with agricultural stakeholders.
• Ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer for prolonged durations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and collaborate within a team environment.
• Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Work during established business hours, with occasional evening and/or weekend work as needed.
• Travel required to support customer engagement and industry participation.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer for prolonged durations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and collaborate within a team environment.
• Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Work during established business hours, with occasional evening and/or weekend work as needed.
• Travel required to support customer engagement and industry participation.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate is well‑connected across the field crop and input value chains, understands the interconnectedness of those systems to proteins and the rural economy, and can translate complex market dynamics into actionable insights for external audiences, while also supporting internal stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent and collaborative research focused on field crops, agricultural inputs, adjacent markets, and the connectivity to proteins.
• Owns the research process from conceptualization through delivery of final products, with a strong emphasis on external relevance and impact.
• Produces strategic, data‑driven research publications, outlooks, and presentations for customers and prospective customers.
• Engages directly with clients through presentations, on‑site visits, board meetings, and other customer‑facing forums.
• Delivers engaging presentations at conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Provides value chain and company analysis to support customer discussions and strategic insights.
• Produces select internal‑facing reports and analyses to inform association leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with other Terrain analysts and supports projects outside of primary sector coverage when appropriate.
• Aligns with other analysts and leadership on the research agenda and key external messages.
• Provides input into internal policies, proposals, and business development efforts related to covered sectors.
• Identifies and refers lending opportunities within field crops and agricultural input sectors.
• Supports business growth by developing innovative, research‑backed perspectives on market conditions and emerging trends.

Benefits

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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