About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The successful candidate will be part of a global team, based in S&P Global’s Houston office

Responsibilities and Impact:

The successful candidate will be part of a global team and possess knowledge of market intelligence-gathering and assessing commodities prices. This individual must be comfortable writing about pricing information and interpreting data. The finalist will be considered a subject matter expert in the industry; be able to master the challenges of covering metals markets on a daily basis and be a team player. Furthermore, the successful candidate will understand the relationship between the physical and derivatives markets for metals.

The candidate may be called on to assist with creating or editing content for other Platts metals publications, as well as to work with other members of the team in a mentoring capacity – coaching on source development, price reporting, commentary and rationale writing and analysis of trade and market data. This individual also may be called on to complete note reviews and other tasks related to management of the US nonferrous metals team.

• Produce price assessments and report on US aluminum and nonferrous metals markets 
• Write market analysis, generate graphics and publish data explaining market trends and price movements 
• Manage and build database of contacts 
• Identify opportunities to improve methodology or launch new assessments  
• Participate in conferences, webinars and produce digital content
• Develop and expand coverage of the global metals sector, including collaborating with senior colleagues to identify opportunities for refining metals methodology
• Liaise with carbon-accounted metals team members to accelerate assessment offerings and coverage
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external audiences in providing context around the copy, graphics and data we publish

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

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• Knowledge of Platts approach to pricing commodities and covering commodities markets
• Proven reporting/writing/editing/analytical experience assessing commodities pricing and markets 
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required 
• Excellent spoken and written English skills 
• Analytical ability and comfortability with numbers
• Superior communication skills with the ability to converse articulately across a wide range of groups and personalities, internally and externally

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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