Principal Analyst, Dry Bulk Shipping Research

S&P Global, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Principal Analyst in Dry Bulk Shipping Research in London. This role involves developing market intelligence and providing analytical insights into dry bulk freight and commodities markets. Candidates should have extensive experience in commodity analytics, excellent data interpretation skills, and a solid academic background in relevant fields. This position promises a collaborative environment with global teams and offers various competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Family Friendly Perks

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in commodity and freight market analytics.
• Experience in physical and paper trading is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain market intelligence for dry bulk commodities.
• Create actionable insights for market and trade flows.
• Communicate insights through reports and presentations.

Skills

Market analysis skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Numeracy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Role: Principal Analyst, Dry Bulk Shipping Research

Role Summary: Principal Analyst, Dry Bulk Shipping Research will be a key role within the Commodity Insights' Research & Analysis business line responsible for developing and maintaining market intelligence and research flow for S&P Global Commodity Insight Shipping Analytics products. In this role, she/he will be partnering closely with Director, Head of Dry Bulk Commodities & Freight Research in Singapore, plus other analysts around the world, Data Analytics team and Product Management teams. The key focus will be providing insights, analysis, analytical commentary and interpretation of current and future trends in dry bulk freight and commodities markets based on data-driven analytics and comprehensive demand and supply models.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in developing and maintaining market intelligence and research flow for S&P Global Commodity Insights Commodities and Freight Analytics product.
• Create market scenarios and actionable insights for dry bulk commodities & freight market and trade flow.
• Drive visibility for S&P Global Commodity Insights' clients into the dynamics of trade in dry bulk and freight markets.
• Provide analysis, analytical commentary and interpretation of current and future trends in dry bulk commodities and freight markets including supply and demand analysis based on Global Shipbuilding Market and Maritime Regulatory Framework.
• Communicate insights to clients through published notes, presentations, calls, emails and meetings with clients and prospects.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on priorities for team in order to meet/exceed requirements. Meet completion dates and provide input to manager regarding progress.
• Support new business development by performing ad hoc analysis tasks.
• Conduct original research and data mining to identify interesting, potentially marketable, findings in our data.
• Document research processes to establish internal standards.
• Work with Sales teams on analysis of reports and how to communicate appropriate information to the customer.

Role and Responsibilities

• 6-10 years total commodity and freight market experience in dry bulk market analytics. The role will require good level understanding of market structure and dry bulk shipping.
• Experience in physical and paper (FFA) trading will be beneficial.
• Technical/academic background in data analytics, machine learning and economic forecasting models will be beneficial.
• Expert knowledge of dry bulk shipping market analysis and freight demand and supply drivers based on strong understanding of macroeconomics.
• Excellent numeracy/written skills and comfortable working with large data sets from unstructured sources.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with global S&P Global teams across different time zones whilst simultaneously carrying out independent tasks and activities.
• Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Tableau and Power BI will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, in a relevant subject.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

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.

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.

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 35,000+ strong worldwide-driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. 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

Benefits: Health & Wellness, Flexible Downtime, Continuous Learning, Invest in Your Future, Family Friendly Perks, Beyond the Basics. For more information on benefits by country visit a benefits site. Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: we are committed to fairness, transparency, and merit in hiring. Recruitment Fraud Alert: do not trust suspicious emails and report fraud. Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please email .

Job ID: 319881

Posted On: 2025-09-12

Location: London, United Kingdom