Research Analyst - Fuels, Chemicals, & Resource Solutions (Early Careers)

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for our IMPACT (Innovative Mentoring and Professional Acceleration in Commodities) program within our Fuel, Chemicals, Resource Solutions line. Our 18-month rotational program will commence in June 2025, and Associates will rotate through three unique rotations exploring diverse functions in a particular business line. Within each rotation you will build your global connections across the organizations, acquire new skills and knowledge, and find alignment between your interests and career path. This program is designed for entry level professionals just starting their career and graduating by June 2025. 

 

The Location: Houston (relocation assistance not available)  

The Team: The S&P Global FCRS team is recognized as a market leader in the industry and provides unrivaled information expertise and strategic insights to the global oil, refined products and fuels, chemicals, agriculture, and maritime industries from concept to market. Our clients largely comprise of oil and gas operators, refining companies, chemical companies, financial investors, governments, and various other stakeholders to these industries. We offer clients a combination of short-term/long-term advisory, tailored consulting, and services developed to assist them with meeting their needs related to climate change and reduced emissions. We work with corporate and regional executives to develop sustainable strategies and assess investments and divestments within those strategies. 

The Impact: Do you want to be known as a respected source of essential information and part of a renowned brand? Join a global company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce with 45 offices spanning five continents. You will be working within a team of research specialists and across a business possessing expertise spanning all related sectors, as we seek to grow our thought leadership position. 

What’s in it for you: S&P Global puts our People First and are committed to helping you live your best life inside and outside of the company. We value a workplace that values flexible downtime to enjoy vacation, work-from-home options, career coaching individualized to you, wellness stipend, volunteering days, and People Resource Groups dedicated to engaging and developing a diverse workplace where you can be your authentic self. 

 

During the 18-month program, you will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of Crude Oil, Fuels and Refined Products, Chemicals, Agriculture commodities and fertilizers, and the Maritime & Trade industries.  You will also receive exposure to a large number of market subjects including supply and demand, global trade, infrastructure issues, geo-political issues, transportation and regulation/policy, cost analytics and how these subjects impact respective markets. 

• You will receive training in the research function and will assist with a variety of workstreams including but not limited to supply/demand/trade, costs and profit analysis, new investment strategies, asset rationalization criteria, carbon emissions impact, and price forecasting and many other areas. 

• Daily interaction with the chance to learn from industry experts at the forefront of these markets and an unrivaled opportunity to gain a broad industry perspective related to key issues facing the industry today including climate change, shifting geo-political landscape, economic and energy market headwinds. 

• An outstanding culture, S&P Global consistently returns exceptional employee feedback in surveys identifying the company as a wonderful place to work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with complex research assignments across the industry by utilizing various sources and advanced secondary research techniques and data analytics. 

• Conduct in-depth research on geographic segment trends, competitors, industry market trends and issues, and relevant technology topics. 

• Help maintain, and enhance proprietary analytical models and databases currently marketed to clients such as supply/demand, inventory models, etc.  

• Interpret modeling results for understanding and reasonableness.  

• Collaborate with regional teams to research and deliberate on the latest market trends.  

• Support thought leadership and writing insight papers based on research highlighting recent market developments and government policies. 

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and regional management. 

• Perform data structuring and analysis using technology tools such as Python, and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire and Tableau. 

  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in engineering (any area) is preferred and graduating by June 2025 

• 0-2 years of experience and a background/experience with analytics  

• Curiosity of global markets and overall interconnected energy business ecosystem. 

• Strong Office 365 application skills including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. 

• Ability to research complex issues and write coherent analyses. 

• Excellent reading and writing skills in international business English, effective communication skills, and a natural bent for multi-tasking. 

• Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills - should be able to independently troubleshoot and question data that does not follow logic.  

• Modeling and data science experience is a plus. 

• Highly motivated, results oriented and aptitude for self-learning. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, and hold a high regard for stakeholder relationships. 

  

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): 

In addition to base compensation and a flexible time-off approach, this role is eligible for additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us 

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.
 

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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 

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