Commodity Associate

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 The Role : S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for the Commodity Associate Program (CAP) who will be trained on how to gather and analyze pricing information for selected commodities in preparation for placement on a team as a commodity price reporter. We our hiring for two cohorts - January 2025 and June 2025. The Location: Houston, TX (relocation is not provided, Hybrid) The Team: Our team is global and you are considered a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in. 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. Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Get the best of both worlds: a nimble, highly specialized division and a business casual culture operating within the larger S&P Global - a company that cultivates development and growth, as well as work-life balance. We are looking for world-class thinkers to join us at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the principal provider of commodity price assessments and information to more than 15,000 customers, including 50 of the largest energy companies. The content you generate and the relationships you build are essential to the markets. Associates will write insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Commodity Insights' thought leadership across global commodity markets, demonstrating our ability to spot key trends that help customers better anticipate market-moving events. What's in it for you: S&P Global puts our People First and are committed to helping you live your best life inside and outside of the company. We value a workplace that values flexible downtime to enjoy vacation, work-from-home options, career coaching individualized to you, wellness stipend, volunteering days, and People Resource Groups dedicated to engaging and developing a diverse workplace where you can be your authentic self. Participate in a 8-month rotational program and receive three weeks of comprehensive initial training followed by two three-month rotations in different commodity sectors and an additional week of training between the two commodity rotations. Final placements on a commodity team are made following successful completion of the training and two rotations. During the 8-month program , you will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture, Shipping and renewable energy markets. You will receive exposure to a number of market subjects including supply and demand, infrastructure issues, geo-political issues, transportation and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets. You will receive training in the price reporting function and will generate price assessments and content (content includes market commentary and news pieces, which power our prices). You will be involved in gathering data and market intelligence and conducting analysis on the assessment and reporting process. Responsibilities: Assess Markets: Evaluate the value of a commodity or set commodities in line with the methodology. Communicate with market participants throughout the day. Be rigorous when using mathematics and excel spreadsheets. Write high-quality market commentaries associated with the market assessment. Provide our subscribers with detailed and well-written market commentaries daily with a rationale behind price movements. Report news and analysis about the market to help our subscribers understand issues in the marketplace. Relevant stories include news about supply and demand, government data, regulations, trader movement, price trends, geo-politics and other relevant topics blended with creative reporting that generates original news. Engage with the industry. Find and nurture new market sources and maintain existing sources to ensure first-hand knowledge of market developments, the need for methodology changes and to ensure the channels of communication are established and open. Qualifications: Completion of a degree by December 2024 or May 2025 Journalism majors are preferred but most majors are welcome especially Economics, Mathematics, and Business Administration. Strong numeracy skills (including statistics; the ability to conceptualize proportional relationships; and an understanding of economic principles) Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills (a clear concise writing style is essential, together with good verbal skills and listening techniques). Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, great attention to detail Able to learn quickly, multi-task and work in a dynamic environment Able to prioritize throughout the day to meet deadlines Spanish or Portuguese language skills a plus 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. 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: ****** 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. 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 307499 Posted On: 2024-09-14 Location: Houston, Texas, United States