Research Specialist, Weather

LSEG Commodities Research is a distributed team of 100+ analysts proud to deliver insights for the commodities physical and futures markets. Combining deep domain expertise, vast data resources, and LSEG's workspace platform, analysts are trusted partners of commodities professionals worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Research Specialist to join our Weather & Climate Research team! The role of Weather & Climate team is to deliver data-driven analysis and commentaries to support our internal partners and clients alike, as our customers worldwide rely on our expertise to make their trading and investment decisions. The team develops proprietary fundamental and price forecasting models and produces the forward looking view of supply, demand, and prices, where weather and climate data and insights are inherent in many of these forecasts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of weather commentaries and proprietary weather outlooks across the globe -- as well as understanding and presenting impacts on Commodities markets, including Agriculture, Power, Gas, and more. This will require the specialist to have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work quickly and in some cases on a tight schedule. Team member will need to collaborate with others across various teams to not only produce written and automated content, but also to market and expose the content with clients.

Scope of work/Responsibilities:

• Produce short-term weather outlooks for various Commodities markets.
• Support and develop methodologies and development for monthly and seasonal weather outlooks for critical parts of the world, including North & South America, Europe, and Asia, among others.
• Support the development and evolution of existing and new weather and climate content within LSEG's Workspace platform.
• Lead and support metadata needs for existing and new weather and climate data within LSEG's Commodities database
• Develop reports and dashboards using PowerBI and other tools
• Present on, and at times, lead internal and external calls, meetings, presentations, and at industry events

Requirements:

• B.S. or equivalent experience (minimum 4 years' working experience) in Meteorology, Climatology, Atmospheric Science, or equivalent degree in related field
• Strong English writing skills
• Proficient in English, additional languages a plus
• Robust analytical and social skills, critical thinking mind
• Strong coding skills, preferably in Python
• Work well both independently and within team members across multiple regions
• Outstanding attention to detail abilities
• Must align with LSEG's hybrid work environment, and attend the office 3 or more days per week

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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