Analyst, Chemicals

**S&P Global Commodity Insights
**The Role**: Analyst, Chemicals

**Grade**:10 / IC5 (relevant for internal applicants only)

**The Locations**: Singapore

**The Team**:You are part of a growing global team. Fast paced, with ever expanding new ways of delivering important content and analytics to our readers.

**The Impact**:The chemical analyst will cover the regional and global chemicals and plastics markets, supporting the global chemicals team. They will perform high level analytic work and modeling in order to form conclusions on chemical supply & demand balances, plant operating rates and product trade flows. They will generate price and margin forecasts and write market reports summarizing their assumptions and outlook.

**What’s in it for you**: This person will play a key role in providing thought leadership on the global olefins, aromatics and polymers markets within a highly focused global team. They will have the opportunity to work alongside other skilled analysts, helping to form a consistent and comprehensive view of the global chemical and plastics markets. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to improve their analytical skills and knowledge by interacting with other commodities teams, and groups within the wider S&P Global organization.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs high level analysis and modeling. Will develop and improve existing quantitative/analytic models.
- Works closely with other individuals and teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information and publications to clients.
- Conducts research including technology, energy transition and plastics recycling, identifying new data sources and statistical analysis of results.
- Prepares presentations and engages with clients to present analysis.
- Responds to client requests/inquiries for data and analysis.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- BA/BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, Business or other numerate discipline preferred. Equivalent experience within the chemical industry also considered.
- 3-8 years' experience in commodity markets, with 2+ years’ experience in data analytics. Previous experience analyzing petrochemical and plastics markets is a plus.
- Expert status in Microsoft office and advanced excel. Working knowledge of Power BI/Tableau, SQL and/or Python is a plus.
- Persistent, with a natural curiosity about chemical market fundamentals and technical details.
- Strong understanding of value chain pricing dynamics, including outright prices, spreads, margins and grade differentials.
- Displays well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques, clear, concise writing style; and good verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally. Public speaking experience is a plus.
- Works well in a global team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team.
- Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular deadlines. Able to adjust priorities throughout the day.

**S&P Global **deliver **s **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.**Equal Opportunity Employer**: