Director, Research and Analysis Team Lead, Crude

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 13
**The Role**: Director, Research and Analysis Team Lead, Crude and Refined Products Flows
**The Team**: This role is part of the Shipping Analytics division within Fuels, Chemicals and Resource Solutions in S&P Global Commodity Insights, working as a research team lead for Commodities at Sea service which offers near real time visibility into waterborne trade volumes of major commodities, as well as storage, freight insights and fleet metrics.

**What’s in it for you**:
This is a high-impact role within Shipping Analytics & Research team and provides the opportunity to be responsible for global coverage of oil & refined product market flows and related shipping markets.
Excellent leadership growth prospects.
Opportunity for career growth and self-development through interaction with and working alongside globally recognized experts in the field as well as regular engagement with clients.

**Responsibilities**:
Drive development of S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Commodities at Sea service with the aim of delivering a ‘best in class’ product to clients.
Manage a team of global analysts, including mentoring and training, delegation of research deliverables and monitoring team performance.
Overall responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of market intelligence and publication of data-driven research and insight.
Strategize and execute on enhancements for S&P Global Commodities at Sea by setting goals and deliverables, documenting process flows and monitoring outcomes through metrics.
Partner with and work collaboratively with product management, data engineering, sales, and commercial teams to deliver and communicate product enhancements to stakeholders.
Lead engagement with external clients and prospects and internal audiences through presentations, published research, and 1-1 meetings.

**What We’re Looking For**:
Expert-level understanding of demand and supply concepts, crude and refined product trade flows and pricing dynamics, refining economics, maritime shipping, and macroeconomics.
At least 10+ years total experience in commodity research and/or trading with at least 5+ years of experience in liquid bulk market analysis.
Experience in physical and paper trading is an advantage.
A technical/academic background in data analytics, machine learning and economic forecasting models that demonstrates excellent numeracy/written skills and comfort working with large data sets from unstructured sources.
An “ownership mentality” with a strong drive to take responsibility for the ensuring the quality of data and research.
A “coach mentality” with the demonstrated capability to nurture, cross-train and retain a team of highly motived, skilled market analysts.
Strong organizational, time management and people management skills to effectively work across different time zones.
Excellent professional communication and presentation skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with creating or modifying workbooks in Tableau and Power BI, and some experience writing in SQL and/or Python.

Flexible Working
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

**Grade/Level ( relevant for internal applicants only )**: 13

**The Location**: Singapore, London, Dubai

**About Company Statement**:
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’ co