Agricultural Analyst

Help enable prosperity and sustainability in regional Australian communities.
Use your sound judgment and analytical skills to identify unique insights.
Join a highly collaborative and top performing national Insights team.
We've never been 'just a bank'.
Just like you should never be 'just an employee'.
We're united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we're making it happen.
It starts here.
With Bendigo Bank… and you.
The Agricultural Analyst role is a key role within the Insights and Development team that provides timely analysis and insights for the Australian Grain sector which empowers our staff, customers, and partners to make informed decisions.
The team also manages Profarmer Australia and Australian Crop Forecasters subscription services and plays an important role in building and supporting the profile of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness division (Rural Bank) in partnership with the engagement team and our front-line commodity experts.
In this dynamic and high-impact role, you'll make your mark by:

Contributing to sophisticated research and analysis of agricultural markets and policy, to provide actionable insights on the conditions that impact the Grain sector, including our industry-leading commercial services of Profarmer and Australian Crop Forecasters.
Being the Insights team's lead expert on assigned agricultural subjects and taking ownership of content and reports, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and quality of insights.
Growing the profile of both the team and yourself by engaging with relevant internal, external, and industry stakeholders, and presenting to public audiences and media.
Identifying opportunities to improve depth of data and insights coverage, engaging with relevant industry bodies to maintain a close connection to market trends and industry issues.
Providing sector level subject matter expert input and guidance to the ESG and Sustainability team to support Bendigo Bank's climate-related goals.
What you'll bring to the role

Knowledge and experience within the Australian agricultural industry is essential, with experience in the grain industry preferred.
Exceptional analytical skills and an ability to identify unique insights.
Highly proficient with Excel and preferably other analytical tools including PowerBI and SQL.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven report writing skills for online and marketing content.
Ability to present data in user-friendly formats to a range of audiences.
Demonstrated experience in an economic or agriculture-related field including experience in the research, analysis, and written presentation of economic or business insights.
Ability to draw on experiences and skills developed through tertiary and prior roles in the sector.
Attention to detail, and professionally take pride in the quality of information supplied to clients and stakeholders.
So, why work with us?
Want big impact that matters?
Here, you'll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
Want to be more than just a number?
Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse, every day.
Want career opportunity AND flexibility?
Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.
You'll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

Hybrid work?
Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life – talk to us about what flexibility means to you.
Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships and private health insurance options.
Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university 'BEN U' or at an external provider of your choice.
We're making better, bigger.
And we'll get there with you.
Apply now
Now's the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.
We are committed to responding to all candidates, regardless of the outcome of your application.
We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success, and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business.
We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.
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