Athena Tradewinds

Job Title: Market Research Analyst

Location: INDORE, MP, INDIA

Department: IMPORT / Finance

Reporting To: Senior Management

Type: Full-Time

About the Company:

Athena Tradewinds Pvt. Ltd. is a leading player in the international trade and commodities space, specializing in the import and sales of various edible oils in India and operating at 5 major sea ports across the country. With a strong global network and a reputation for reliability, Athena has built strategic partnerships across continents to serve serve crude edible oil imports in the country for the refineries. Our operations are deeply rooted in Edible oil industry commingled with financial prudence, risk management, and global market intelligence, enabling us to navigate volatile markets with confidence and agility.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced FX & Treasury Market Analyst to join our Import & Finance Department. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in forex trading, deep insights into INR/USD and global currency movements, and the ability to analyze geo-political developments that impact financial and commodity markets. The role will support the import function by tracking currency and commodity price movements, evaluating hedging strategies, and preparing detailed analytical reports to assist in decision-making. Candidates with prior experience in banks or corporate treasury functions will be preferred. This role also involves analyzing global market trends, managing data-intensive reports, and generating actionable insights on foreign exchange, commodities, and interest rate movements. A high level of proficiency in Excel, MIS reporting, and data analytics is essential with a preference to a candidate who understands commodity market as well as handling forex booking against planned imports and cargo arrivals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and analyze forex markets with a focus on INR/USD and cross-currency trends.

- Forex booking in banks, analyzing Imports of cargo, LC planning and negotiations to handle relative forex.

- Evaluate the impact of geo-political developments, macroeconomic indicators, and central bank policies on currency and commodity markets.

- Generate detailed reports and dashboards for senior management, synthesizing complex market data into actionable insights.

- Collaborate with internal treasury, finance, and risk teams to provide FX market intelligence.

- Execute or advise on FX trades and hedging strategies, where applicable.

- Track and report daily currency movements, commodity pricing, interest rate trends, and economic data releases.

- Prepare MIS reports, forecasting models, and scenario analyses using Excel, Power BI, or other tools.

- Support risk management strategies and assist in developing internal policies based on market analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. MBA/CA/CFA is a plus.

- 5-6 years of experience in forex trading, treasury, or market analysis, preferably in a banking or corporate treasury setting.

- Strong understanding of INR/USD dynamics, cross-currency behavior, and global FX markets.

- Expertise in geo-political risk assessment and its correlation to market movements.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, pivot tables, and financial modeling.

- Experience with MIS preparation, data visualization tools, and financial analytics.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Tools & Platforms:

- Bloomberg / Reuters / RBI FX feeds

- MS Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint

- Power BI / Tableau (preferred)

- ERP / Treasury Management Systems (TMS)