Senior Principal Researcher

S&P Global Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and commodities firm is seeking a Carbon research expert to analyze emissions accounting policies and contribute to carbon market insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emissions quantification, GHG estimation, and regulatory analysis, with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strategic stakeholder relationships. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health care, flexible downtime, and investment support.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Strong understanding of GHG estimation and life-cycle accounting.
• Background in carbon market policy and regulatory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership on carbon accounting.
• Contribute to the build-out of emission estimation capabilities.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to communicate findings.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

GHG estimation

Emissions reporting

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/environmental science/economics/finance

Job description

Grade Level

11

The Team

The Carbon research team is part of the Horizons research group within S&P Global Energy. This research team focuses on compliance and voluntary carbon markets, carbon management, and emissions insight and modeling. The carbon research team collaborates with teams across S&P Global to expand our emissions capabilities and deliver cross‑cutting carbon research.

What's in it for you

• Work with a dynamic team of experts tackling the most critical GHG estimation and decarbonization challenges in the world today.
• Work, learn, and advance the understanding of emissions quantification and accounting related policy, regulation and standards.
• Contribute to building an entirely new understanding of carbon markets, carbon accounting, and emissions performance on top of the world's largest and most comprehensive datasets.
• Collaborate with sectoral experts to analyze where, why, how emissions occur and what can be done about them.
• Become a thought leader on carbon market and emissions standards and regulation and engage clients and market participants on our latest insight and analysis.

Responsibilities and Impact

The Carbon research team leads S&P Global Energy's emissions estimation, analytics, insight, carbon markets and technological removals analysis. This role will contribute to analyzing and untangling the impact of carbon accounting related policy and regulation, and contribute to broader emissions related insight and emission modeling efforts. This is a unique hybrid role, and we are seeking the best combination of skills and experience in emissions quantification and regulatory and policy analysis. This role is critical to positioning S&P Global Energy's voice for emissions and carbon markets alike.

• Provide thought leadership and help advance best practices on carbon accounting, and analyze technical aspects of carbon accounting methodologies, standards, policies and regulations.
• Contribute to the build‑out of emission estimation and quantification capabilities across S&P Global Energy's businesses.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings, collaborate on key initiatives, and facilitate the development of project/initiative deliverables.
• Contribute to thought leadership pieces through written reports and presentations to both internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• A dynamic, adaptable collaborator, with the ability to work in matrix positions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment and to navigate and excel in a complex, matrix organization, and relate successfully to a variety of people.
• Requires highly effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of GHG estimation, life‑cycle accounting, and emissions reporting or knowledge of carbon markets/carbon policy.
• Background in carbon market policy and regulatory analysis.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance coupled with relevant industry experience, ideally linked to policy. A graduate degree is a plus.

Salary

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

Benefits

• 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.

About Our Company

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.

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We are more than 35,000 strong worldwide and are driven by curiosity and a shared belief that essential intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.