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S&P Global Senior Commodities & Freight Research Analyst in China

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

&P Global Commodity Insights

The Role: Senior Commodities and Freight Research Analyst, Dry Bulk Commodities Shipping

The Location: Gurgaon-India, Penang/KL-Malaysia, Shanghai/ Beijing-China

Role Summary: Senior Commodities and Freight Research Analyst - Dry Bulk Commodities Shipping will be a key role within the FCRS (Fuels, Chemical, and Resource Solutions) Shipping Analytics and Research business line responsible for developing and maintaining market intelligence and research flow for S&P Global Commodity Insight Shipping Analytics products. In this role, she/he will be partnering closely with senior analysts around the world, Data Analytics team and Product Management teams. The key focus will be providing insights, analysis, analytical commentary and interpretation of current and future trends in dry bulk freight markets based on data-driven analytics and comprehensive demand and supply models.

Key Requirements:

  • Play a key role in developing and maintaining market intelligence and research flow for S&P Global Commodity Insights Commodities and Freight Analytics product.

  • Create market scenarios and actionable insights for commodities & freight market and trade flow.

  • Drive visibility for S&P Global Commodity Insights’ clients into the dynamics of trade in dry bulk and freight markets.

  • Provide analysis, analytical commentary and interpretation of current and future trends in dry bulk commodities and freight markets including supply and demand analysis based on Global Shipbuilding Market and Maritime Regulatory Framework.

  • Communicate insights to clients through published notes, presentations, calls, emails and meetings with clients and prospects.

  • Perform tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on priorities for team in order to meet/exceed requirements. Meet completion dates and provide input to manager regarding progress.

  • Support new business development by performing ad hoc analysis tasks.

  • Conduct original research and data mining to identify interesting, potentially marketable, findings in our data.

  • Document research processes to establish internal standards.

  • Work with Sales teams on analysis of reports and how to communicate appropriate information to the customer.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • 3-5 years total commodity and freight market experience with 2+years experiences in dry bulk market analytics experience. The role will require good level understanding of market structure and dry bulk shipping.

  • Experience in physical and paper (FFA) trading will be beneficial.

  • Technical/academic background in data analytics, machine learning and economic forecasting models will be beneficial.

  • Expert knowledge of dry bulk shipping market analysis and freight demand and supply drivers based on strong understanding of macroeconomics.

  • Excellent numeracy/written skills and comfortable working with large data sets from unstructured sources.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.

  • Professional communication and presentation skills.

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with global S&P Global teams across different time zones whilst simultaneously carrying out independent tasks and activities.

  • Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Experience in Tableau and Power BI will be beneficial.

  • Knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, in a relevant subject.

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets.

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:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  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. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf


20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 308944

Posted On: 2024-10-28

Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia

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