Posted:
7/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
George Town, Penang, Malaysia ⋅ Penang, Malaysia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Grade Level (for internal use):
09The Role: We are hiring two Commodity Analyst, Sustainability in Fertilizer roles in Penang
The Team: The Fertecon Analysis team is part of the S&P Global Agribusiness business unit and sits in the Fuels, Chemicals and Resource Solutions (FCRS) business line within the Commodity Insights division. For more than 40 years it has been the leading source of market information and analysis on fertilizers and fertilizer raw materials, producing a range of short- and long-term analysis products to provide data, analysis and insight on the fertilizer market and related products.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Fertilizers play an essential role in increasing and stabilizing crop yields by providing nutrients to plants – however, as chemical products, they do have an environmental footprint, which is increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny.
As part of S&P Global’s ongoing investment in Agribusiness, the Fertilizers Analysis team will increase its coverage of topics related to sustainable fertilizer usage. The current recruitment supports this initiative.
You will be tasked with taking ownership of a designated deliverable relating to sustainability; coordinating with the wider Agribusiness Sustainability team; and preparing new analysis whenever applicable to the fertilizer industry. The outcome will include customer deliverables.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
The most important aspect: innate curiosity and a thirst for learning. You will be required to develop independent analysis and deliver it to our customers – internal and external. Drive and passion about the subject matter will be the most important foundation for success.
Qualifications and experience: University degree or above (or equivalent certification/training), ideally in relevant subjects such as policy analysis, political sciences, economics, chemical engineering, agronomics (with the most relevant subject being preferred for specific roles).
Previous relevant work experience in the wider fertilizer, agribusiness, chemicals, or commodities industry, while not strictly necessary, is preferred.
Strong command of English language, preferably with direct experience in producing written analytical reports.
Literacy in the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and wider digital literacy; knowledge of programming languages such as Python and experience with prompt engineering using GenAI tools will be an advantage.
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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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Website: https://spglobal.com/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1860
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
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