Commercial and CX Graduate Associate - Sao Paulo
S&P Global Inc.
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S&P Global Energy is seeking a driven Associate for its Commercial and CX Graduate Program in São Paulo. The program blends onboarding in London with a 3‑month EMEA Customer Success rotation, building knowledge of commodity markets and training on data, research and analytics products.
You’ll rotate through customer success, sales, channel management and marketing, gaining exposure to a global, diverse team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Energy, or a related discipline; postgraduate or Master’s degrees welcome.
- Academic, internship, research, or early-career exposure to upstream energy, oil and gas, geology or related areas.
- Recent graduate or early-career professional with up to ~1 year of experience.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English, with Spanish fluency strongly preferred for São Paulo.
- Commercially minded and client-focused with interest in Customer Success, Sales or other commercial functions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; capable of virtual and in-person interactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; quick learner, multitasker in fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel; open to AI tools for business solutions.
Responsibilities
- Help clients understand how to navigate and extract useful data from the S&P Global Energy product range.
- Liaise with content, commercial and technical teams to address client queries and maintain data to high standards.
- Proactively reach out to clients for face-to-face or virtual training as skills grow.
- Conduct research on energy and commodity market issues and present findings to colleagues.
- Support sales teams with research and proposals.
- Build account overviews and plans to support strategic sales.
- Design data-driven models and templates for clients.
- Create marketing materials for commercial initiatives and future graduate cohorts.
- Get involved in special project initiatives as determined by management.
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S&P Global Energy Commercial and CX Graduate Program
Role: Associate, Commercial and CX Graduate
The Location: São Paulo
The S&P Global Energy Commercial and CX Graduate Program journey begins with an intensive 5-week onboarding in our London office.
The 3-months thereafter will be part of the EMEA Customer Success Team, focusing on building a foundational knowledge of the commodity markets, developing essential business-related skills while learning about various S&P Global Energy data, research and analytical products. With Customer Success, you would be a primary contact for clients, providing solutions to their requests in a timely, professional and courteous manner and providing training on S&P Global Energy products through virtual and onsite visits.
The program will consist of rotations to customer success, sales, channel management and marketing functions. This will enable each graduate to gain a holistic perspective of the business. Combined with on-the-job learning, graduates must complete and pass certification milestones along with a rigorous evaluation process that will test and stretch their skills and capabilities. As you progress though the program, you will have the opportunity to support the sales team and ultimately generate additional revenue that helps to grow our business.
You will be offered the opportunity to assist S&P Global Energy in achieving its mission of being one of the leading providers of the highest quality price assessments and analytical information to the world’s financial and commodity markets. Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency worldwide. As the principal provider of commodity price assessment and information to more than 10,000 customers in 150 countries and with 20 offices spanning five continents, you will form part of a truly globally diverse workforce. You will be part of a rapidly growing organization with an exceptional corporate culture. Our data, analytics, and research help our customers make informed, smarter business decisions and investments.
We are looking for high achievers from a diverse pool of current undergraduates or recent graduates who are passionate about the energy and commodities markets and want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and multicultural commercial team. You will be someone who can quickly work out how to make things happen through intellectual curiosity, creativity, exceptional learning agility and problem solving skills as well as effective networking and collaboration skills. Additionally, proficiency in Generative AI technologies and the ability to leverage these tools for innovative solutions will be highly valued.
You will join as a member of a cohort of Commercial and CX Associates. Here, you will be introduced to world-class experts in various commodities including former chief economists, traders and risk managers. They will give presentations about how commodity markets work and provide insightful perspectives on global economic, political, technological and legal issues linked to their specializations. You will also be enrolled in an e-learning curriculum, providing foundational knowledge about the technical aspects of various commodities and market.
Within weeks you will have the opportunity to present topics to senior management and to get constructive feedback on your progress. Throughout the program you will learn how to use tools including S&P Global Energy-Platts, CERA and HORIZON products, Excel add-ins and CRM systems.
You will be challenged on a daily basis with a steep learning curve. You will get the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients including governments, investment banks, commodity trading houses, major oil and gas companies, hedge funds and industry and get to be part of a large energetic and international team with fantastic opportunities for growth.
- Regional Sales
- Specialist Sales
- Customer Success
- Help clients understand how to navigate and extract useful data from the S&P Global Energy product range.
- Liaise with the content, commercial and technical teams to address any client queries and ensure our data is maintained to the highest standards.
- Proactively reaching out to clients for face-to-face/virtual training (this will apply towards the later stages of development once fully fluent and certified on the product range).
- Conduct research about important issues at the forefront of energy and commodity markets and present this to colleagues.
- Support sales teams with research and proposals.
- Build account overviews and plans to support strategic sales teams.
- Design data-driven models and templates for clients.
- Create marketing materials for commercial culture initiatives and future graduate cohorts.
- Getting involved in special project initiatives where determined necessary by management.
- Ability to join a class of new hires in late February 2027
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Energy, or a related discipline; postgraduate or Master’s degrees are also welcome.
- Academic, internship, research, or early-career exposure to the upstream energy sector, particularly oil and gas, geology, geophysics, exploration, or related areas.
- Recent graduate or early-career professional with up to approximately one year of professional experience.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English, with Spanish fluency strongly preferred for the São Paulo position.
- Genuine interest in energy, commodities, and financial/commodity markets, with an eagerness to build industry knowledge.
- Commercially minded and client-focused, with an interest in developing a career in Customer Success, Sales, or other commercial functions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting with clients and presenting both virtually and in person.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly, multitask, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and interested in using technology and AI tools to solve business problems.
- Must have the right to work in Brazil.
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.
S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
We take care of you, so you cantake 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
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global 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. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), SLSGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 332121
Posted On: 2026-10-28
Location: Sao Paulo, Acre, Brazil
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