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The Role:

S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for our Apprenticeship program within our Fuels, Chemicals, and Resource Solutions (FCRS) business line. This program offers a 12-months skill development in FCRS' Research & Analytics Team. The Apprentice will have a front-row seat in a leading research organization’s work in energy markets and energy transition across the globe. As a part of the apprenticeship, candidates will have the opportunity to work on market fundamentals modelling and forecasting, policy analysis, conventional and renewable energies, new technology trends, carbon markets, among others. During the 12 months, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about various aspects of Crude Oil, Fuels and Refined Products, Chemicals, Agriculture commodities and fertilizers, and the Maritime & Trade industries.

• Receive exposure to a large number of 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.

• 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.

• 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 geo-political landscape, economic and energy market headwinds.

The Team:

S&P Global CI's FCRS team is recognized as a market leader in the industry and provides unrivaled information expertise and strategic insights to the global oil, refined products and fuels, chemicals, agriculture, and maritime industries from concept to market. Our clients largely comprise of oil and gas operators, refining companies, chemical companies, financial investors, governments, and various other stakeholders to these industries. We offer clients a combination of short-term/long-term advisory, tailored consulting, and services developed to assist them with meeting their needs related to climate change and reduced emissions. We work with corporate and regional executives to develop sustainable strategies and assess investments and divestments within those strategies.

​Responsibilities:

• Assist analysts with secondary research assignments by collecting industry data and supporting the analysis of regional market trends using various data analytics technique.

• Conduct basic research on various industry aspects, including economy, government policies, and supply-demand dynamics. Aid analysts in collating this information to make informed decision.

• Support the lead in preparing client reports and presentations, transforming data into clear and compelling insights.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

• Participate in team meetings and communicate effectively.

• Assist senior analysts in creating models, performing data structuring, and conducting analysis using technology tools such as Python, and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire and Tableau.

What we're looking for:

• Recent Graduate or Post-graduate, preferably in the field of chemical engineering. The candidate must not have a prior employment history.

• Strong working knowledge on office 365 application skills including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• Familiarity with modeling and data science tools such as python and R is desired.

• A strong curiosity to learn about global news events and a tendency to brainstorm.

• Ability to conduct extensive research and write coherent analyses.

• Excellent reading and writing skills in international business English, with good communication skills, and a natural bent for multi-tasking.

• Self-motivated and ambitious, with strong problem solving and logical reasoning skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, and a high regard for stakeholder relationships.

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.