About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role:

S&P Global Commodity Insights' Commodity Associate Program is a 7-months rotational program starting in February 2025 with 1 month of comprehensive training followed by 2 three-months' rotations in different commodity sectors. As a Commodity Associate, you will be:

• Trained to work in the price reporting function and will generate assessments and content. This includes market commentary and news pieces which powers our pricing benchmarks and analytics.

• Involved in gathering data and market intelligence and conducting analysis on the assessment and reporting process.

• Exposed to a number of market subjects including supply & demand, infrastructure issues, geo-political issues, transportation, and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets.

• Given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping markets.

• Part of a global team in Platts Content and will be considered as a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in.

Should you meet expectations & perform well, you will be offered full-time permanent role at the end of this program. Rotations & final placements are based on business needs & determined by the business.

The Team:

You will be a part of our Market Reporting & Trading Solutions Team which is responsible for global pricing and news coverage for multiple commodity sectors. It manages and publishes the largest number of price assessments for commodities globally, and some of the most important price benchmarks. The MRTS' editorial team is also the leader in the reporting of news about the commodities markets for the trading community. Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Write concise, informative commentary.

• Learn and demonstrate successful interviewing techniques and how to obtain data for commentary.

• Identify drivers moving the daily markets.

• Verify source information through appropriate channels.

• Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts Market on Close assessment process.

• Complete all assigned news training modules and foundational training to learn about the commodity market.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or energy related disciplines are preferred.

• Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree by December 2024.

• Ability to join full-time from February 2025.

• Excellent communication skills (a clear concise writing style is essential together with good verbal skills, listening techniques) and strong writing skills.

• Team player with collaborative working style.

• Able to learn quickly, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, attention to detail.

• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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.

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