Principal Consultant - Agribusiness

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 The Team You will be part of S&P Global's North American Agribusiness Consulting team — a diverse group that serves both commercial and public sector clients with rigorous, data-driven analysis. The team operates across North America and maintains direct connections to S&P Global's agribusiness practices worldwide. You will also work closely with S&P Global specialists in energy, chemicals, energy transition, macroeconomics, maritime, and mobility — bringing a truly integrated perspective to complex client engagements. Responsibilities and Impact Execute consulting engagements across agribusiness, bioenergy, and adjacent value chains — structuring analysis, managing workstreams, and communicating findings directly to senior client stakeholders at agribusinesses, financial institutions, and trade organizations. Translate S&P Global's fundamental outlooks for the agricultural supply chain — covering fertilizer, crops, proteins, and bioenergy — into strategic implications and actionable guidance that directly shape client decisions. Assess the impact of critical global agribusiness themes — including production agriculture, biofuels, renewable energy, fertilizer markets, and agricultural trade policy — on client industries and business strategies. Develop new analytical methodologies and intellectual property that advance project delivery and strengthen S&P Global's ongoing research capabilities in agribusiness. Collaborate across geographies with North American and global agribusiness consulting colleagues and S&P Global analysts specializing in energy, chemicals, maritime, and macroeconomics. Support the growth of the agribusiness advisory practice through contribution to consulting proposals and the development of new analytical frameworks for emerging markets and scenarios. Compensation/Benefits Information (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,313 to $138,431. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here ( https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries ). What We're Looking For Basic (Required) Qualifications Experience: At least 3 years of experience in one of the following, preferably 5+:(1) strategy, market advisory, or management consulting with a direct focus on agribusiness, biofuels, renewable fuels, low-carbon energy, or related value chains; OR (2) corporate strategy, market intelligence, strategic research, business planning, or corporate development within a leading agribusiness, agricultural input, biofuel, renewable energy, or commodity-focused company Education: Graduate degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Energy Economics, or a directly related discipline Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to structure analytical problems, develop logical narratives and storyboards, and deliver findings to external clients in both written and verbal formats Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, with demonstrated use in a professional analytical or consulting context Collaboration: Demonstrated track record of delivering project outcomes as part of a cross-functional, geographically distributed team Additional Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in agribusiness consulting, corporate strategy, or related analytical roles within agribusiness or commodity-focused organizations Direct, applied knowledge of one or more agricultural supply chain segments: fertilizer an…

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