About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

DISCLAIMER: Please only apply to this role if you will be attending Commodity Forward: Early Careers at S&P Global Commodity Insights Networking Event.

The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for our IMPACT (Innovative Mentoring and Professional Acceleration in Commodities) Graduate Program within our Research & Analytics, Upstream, and Consulting business lines. Our 18-month rotational program will commence in June 2026, and Associates will rotate through three 6-month rotations* in different teams. Final placements* on a research team are made following successful completion of the training and rotations.

The Impact: Do you want to be known as a respected source of essential information and part of a renowned brand? Join a global company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce with 45 offices spanning five continents. You will be working within a team of research specialists and across a business possessing expertise spanning all related sectors, as we seek to grow our thought leadership position.

What’s in it for you:

• During the 18-month program, you will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of Commodities and sectors like Gas, Power, Renewables, Fuel, Oil, Chemicals, Agriculture commodities and fertilizers, and the Maritime & Trade industries.

• You will also receive exposure to many market subjects including supply and demand, global trade, infrastructure issues, geo-political issues, transportation and regulation/policy, cost analytics and how these subjects impact respective markets.

• You will receive training in the research function and will assist with a variety of workstreams including but not limited to supply/demand/trade, costs and profit analysis, new investment strategies, asset rationalization criteria, carbon emissions impact, and price forecasting and many other areas.

• Daily interaction with the chance to learn from industry experts at the forefront of these markets and an unrivaled opportunity to gain a broad industry perspective related to key issues facing the industry today including climate change, shifting geopolitical landscape, economic and energy market headwinds.

Possible Career paths after the 18-month initial phase of the program include:

• Research Associate

• Analyst

• Product Manager

• Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Assist with complex research assignments across the industry by utilizing different sources and advanced secondary research techniques and data analytics.

• Conduct in-depth research on geographic segment trends, competitors, industry market trends and issues, and relevant technology topics.

• Help maintain, and enhance proprietary analytical models and databases currently marketed to clients such as supply/demand, inventory models, etc.

• Interpret modeling results for understanding and reasonableness.

• Collaborate with regional teams to research and deliberate on the latest market trends.

• Support thought leadership and writing insight papers based on research highlighting recent market developments and government policies.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and regional management.

• Perform data structuring and analysis using technology tools such as Python, and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire and Tableau.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Preferred specialization in Chemical / Sustainability / Agriculture / Biology / Chemistry); completed by June 2026. Master’s degree is preferred.

• Available to join full-time from June 2026.

• Internship or project experience in oil / refining / petrochemical /upstream / downstream / agrochemical / Power / Renewable Energy / seed companies is desired.

• Modeling and data science experience is a plus.

• Curiosity of global markets, inclination on understanding geopolitics and overall interconnected energy business ecosystem.

• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to work on large datasets; research complex issues & write coherent analysis.

• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal, writing & presentation skills in international business English.

• Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills - should be able to independently troubleshoot and question data that does not follow logic.

• Strong Office 365 application skills including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel