Analyst - Research

Job Information

Location

Hyderabad

Post Date

8 October, 2026

Date of Joining

Available To Join Immediately

Employment Type

Full-time

Position Summary

Futures First offers a unique opportunity in India to work in the world’s most stimulating, liquid, and well-developed derivatives markets.? This is an exciting challenge and an excellent opportunity for bright, analytical, highly motivated graduates to join a vibrant and dynamic business.

At Futures First we are committed to providing our employees the best in technology, infrastructure and training to enable them to succeed.

Job Profile

As a Research Analyst, you will use your understanding of grains and oil seeds’ markets and derivatives, your quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and research abilities to facilitate market analysis and support the operations of the Research Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Track fundamental developments like demand/supply, weather, stocks developing across the global grain markets.
• Create and maintain data of fundamentals.
• Create scenarios and balance sheets of different grain products.
• Understand physical market developments globally.
• Read and analyze information and news from multiple sources and reports and identify key themes.
• Work closely with Market Analysts to gather requirements, create applications, and develop tools and technical solutions.
• Work with Market Analysts to create different market strategies.
• Read technical charts and carry out basic technical analysis.
• Continuously track several data points to identify anomalies and opportunities in the market.
• Focus on upgrading performance and enhancing the knowledge base of the Team.

Requirements

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Economics graduates may be preferred)

Skillset

• Excellent understanding of futures and options.
• Strong analytical skills, preferably in fundamentals of commodities market.
• Good knowledge of technical analysis.
• Knowledge of data analysis, preferably experience of handling financial markets data.
• Take initiative and be proactive in following up on discussions.
• Ability to work in a team, sharing responsibilities and knowledge across the team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage users' expectations.
• Proficiency in applicable technologies and the ability to process and analyze raw market data is an added advantage

Work Experience

• Experience of at least 2+ years in European/ US commodities research desk at a mid-sized I -Bank or Hedge Fund is preferred
• Strong understanding of physical markets of Commodities is preferred.
• Excel-based modelling experience is preferred.

Why Join Futures First?

Join Futures First for career growth, market exposure, continuous learning, and a collaborative, dynamic work environment.

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