About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights Commodity Associate Program is a seven-month rotational program with intake in March 2025 . The programme starts with a month’s training followed by two three-month rotations in different commodity sectors, leading to a permanent role.

Grade (relevant for internal applicants only): 9

The Location: London

The Team/The Business: You will be part of the Commodity Insights price reporting team and will be considered as a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in. We are looking for genuinely curious and motivated graduates that are passionate about the commodities market, reporting and want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and diverse team.

The Impact:
Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency.
Be part of a global company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce with 20 offices spanning six continents.
Be known as a respected source of essential information and part of a renowned brand.
Get the best of both worlds: a nimble, highly specialized company and a business casual culture with the benefits and backing of S&P Global – a company that fosters development and growth, as well as work-life balance.
We are looking for critical thinkers to join our team at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the principal provider of commodity price assessment and information to more than 10,000 customers in over 190 countries. The content you generate and the relationships you build are essential to the markets.
Price reporters provide insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Commodity Insights' thought leadership in the market, demonstrating our ability to spot key trends that help customers better anticipate market-moving events.

What’s in it for you:
You will be gathering qualitative data and intelligence from market participants as well as conducting price assessments guided by our methodologies. You will also be exposed to a number of market topics including supply and demand, infrastructure issues, geopolitical issues, transportation and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets. You will get an opportunity to learn about different aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping markets.
During the programme, you will be fully trained in all the foundational skills and topics needed to succeed in the role of a price reporter. This includes writing market commentaries and news pieces which informs our pricing benchmarks and analytics.
You will receive four weeks of comprehensive training followed by two three-month rotations in different commodity sectors – preparing you to move into a permanent price reporting role in one of our commodity teams. Should you meet expectations and perform well, you will be offered full time permanent employment at the end of the programme. Rotations and final placements are based on business needs.
You will be entrenched in S&P Global’s truly diverse and inclusive culture where you will have the opportunity to thrive as you bring your true, whole, human self to work.

Responsibilities:
Establish and build relationships with key market participants to obtain valuable market insights.
Keep abreast of market developments through independent research and reading.
Write concise and informative market commentaries.
Verify source information through appropriate channels.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of our price assessment methodologies and apply them rigorously through the price assessment process.
Complete all assigned foundational training to learn about commodity markets and develop new skills.

What we’re looking for:
Completion of a minimum BA/BSc undergraduate degree by March 2024. Postgraduate students are also encouraged to apply.
All degrees welcome, concentration in Journalism, Communications, Business, English Lit, English Language, Sciences, or energy/commodity related disciplines are particularly welcome.
Strong communication (good verbal skills, listening techniques, and a clear, concise writing style)
Able to learn quickly, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Understand importance of building strong relationships and partnering with team members
Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail & organizational abilities to work efficiently with market sources.
Intellectually curious
Significant comfort level with suite of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Power Point Excel)

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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Job ID: 307052
Posted On: 2024-09-02
Location: London, United Kingdom