Commodities Associate

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights' CommodityAssociateProgram is a7-months rotational program starting in March 2026 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, geopolitical 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 2025. • Ability to join full-time from March 2026. • 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 & commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction & create long-term, sustainable value. We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, & regulators to cocreate solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil & gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture & 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 S&P Global Commodity Insights | S&P Global 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. 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