About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Associate Director - Materials Research Specialist (Steel & Metal Markets)

The Role: The position monitors, forecast, and manages major capital investment costs for upstream and downstream developments. The employee will track the supply, demand, and cost dynamics in categories such as steel, bulk materials, labor, etcetera

The Team: The Capital Cost team is a part of the S&P Global Costs and Supply Chain group. The team monitors, forecast, and manages major capital investment costs for upstream and downstream developments. The team tracks supply, demand, and cost dynamics in categories such as steel, bulk materials, labor, etcetera.

The Impact: The Service helps clients better anticipate the costs associated with producing two vital energy products, oil and natural gas. The data produced will help our clients make relevant and timely decisions during their procurement processes.

What’s in it for you:

• The person in this role will be able to develop themselves into a subject matter expert in steel and nonferrous metals.

• Freedom to develop their products as they gain more knowledge.

• Excellent work/life balance. Our group operates on a quarterly publishing schedule which gives analysis opportunity to plan and pace themselves.

• Some international travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• As a part of Capital Cost team, the role will require to conduct market research and analytics for all quarterly, and annual deliverables.

• Act as the subject matter expert for the steel and nonferrous metals market by monitoring, analyzing and forecasting metal prices

• Research includes staying abreast of steel and nonferrous metals market trends, trade flows, pricing, general market dynamics, and individual company analyses.

• Assist in developing and delivering market presentations by obtaining existing material and creating new content as required. E.g., analyzing the cost changes of the steel market and how it will impact upstream development costs.

• Maintain data in models and in databases to be used by the team for internal and external deliverables.

• Actively participate in forecast model development efforts, including equation estimation

• Collaborate with other cross functional teams on research tasks and gain knowledge about oil, gas, refined products, and petrochemical markets.

• Support team with client questions and ad-hoc requests of various complexity by providing timely, well thought out, and collaborative market views and insights.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 4-5 years of experience analyzing the upstream oil and gas market.

• Exposure or prior experience researching steel and metal markets.

• Previous experience presenting complex ideas in clear and concise manner to small and large audiences.

• Advanced spreadsheet skills (MS Excel) & intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to apply in ambiguous situations

• Comprehensive understanding of basic economic principles such as supply and demand and pricing strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in the following: engineering, statistics, economics, mathematics. A master’s degree is considered a plus

• Excellent English speaking and writing capabilities.

Compensation/Benefits Information (This section is only applicable to US candidates):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position starts at $120,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

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, please click here (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

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.

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.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 305211

Posted On: 2024-08-20

Location: Houston, Texas, United States