Meteorologist

Commodity Trading House
- Primary responsibility is to forecast weather and communicate findings/forecast to traders in a timely manner
- Analyze weather model updates (GFS/Euros etc)
- More importantly make own forecast
- Using weather data build or assist in building models to estimate production

Needs to hold “weather” conference calls with traders and frequently communicate findings to the trading team
- Accurate/sound analysis of weather models

and regular concise communication with traders
- Masters/or PhD degree in meteorology/climatology/atmospheric science or similar
- Experience in a Commodity Trading House would be a plus but not a pre-requisite if the required academics are in place.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills especially statistical skills.
- Ability to communicate top line results / big picture and to prepare & present reports to a high standard and communicate ideas/thoughts in a concise, logical manner.
- Understanding commodity crop cycles, weather impact and demand factors
- Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail