Grade/Level ( relevant for internal applicants only ): 9
The Team: This is an outstanding opportunity to join the world's leading price reporting organization as it strengthens and grows its presence across biofuel markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in pricing, analytics and news to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. The Americas Biofuels and feedstock pricing team is dynamic and responsible for key pricing benchmarks across the region.
The Impact: We are seeking a price specialist who can drive our benchmark ethanol assessments in United States. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to S&P Global Commodity Insights Biofuel and feedstock pricing team through leading coverage of an essential market and growing industry.
What's in it for you:
Opportunities to represent S&P Global Commodity Insights at industry events, face-to-face meetings, presenting at conferences, webinars, podcasts or other interviews and to further develop S&P Global as a significant presence in the biofuels space
The successful candidate would contribute to an face paced, and dynamic team based in Houston and Sao Paulo that works across the biofuels and feedstocks markets.
Assist in identifying, developing, and executing new price assessment opportunities across the biofuels markets.
Responsibilities:
Leading market coverage on ethanol in United States, reporting on daily physical trade activity including as bids, offers and other relevant information
Building and managing our database of contacts, seek potential new sources to contribute to our assessment process and developing a close business relationship with market participants
Identifying opportunities to refine methodology and help launch new price assessments
Writing daily and weekly commentaries and daily assessment rationale explaining the trends driving prices
Providing support on other biofuels and feedstocks markets as may be required
Creating news stories and multi-media coverage
Representing Platts at industry events as well as in face-to-face meetings with market participants to drive market adoption
Work closely with relevant units across the organization such as commercial, analytics and news.
What We're Looking For: Basic Qualifications:
Two years' experience of biofuels market or comparable agriculture market, accompanying awareness of exchange traded derivatives a benefit
Strong numeracy skills and the ability to apply basic math functions in Excel
Strong communication skills that demonstrate good listening, clear writing style, and strong verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
Existing network of contacts in the industry is a benefit
Fluent in English
Excellent English writing skills
Entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
A solid understanding of economics and commodities markets fundamentals.
An ability to multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines.
Existing network of contacts in the industry preferred
Additional Spanish or Portuguese language skills would be an advantage.
Degree in Agronomics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business or similar
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $49,400 to $98,200 . Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires .
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.
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.
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