Commodity Associate

S&P Global; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy and commodities firm in Malaysia is offering a 7-month Commodity Associate Program starting March 2026. This program features training and two rotations across various commodity sectors. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Mandarin. This role focuses on supporting price reporting, generating assessments, and producing market commentary, ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or energy-related disciplines (preferred).
• Working proficiency in Mandarin – a must.
• Completion of degree by December 2025.
• Availability to join full-time from March 2026.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear concise writing, strong verbal and listening skills.
• Team player with a collaborative working style.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write concise, informative commentary.
• Develop successful interviewing techniques to gather data.
• Identify drivers that affect daily markets.
• Verify source information through appropriate channels.
• Learn about the Platts Market-on-Close assessment process.

Skills

Writing skills

Data interviewing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Role Overview

S&P Global Commodity Insights' Commodity Associate Program is a 7‑month rotational program starting in March 2026. After a month of comprehensive training, participants will undertake two three‑month rotations in different commodity sectors. As a Commodity Associate you will reactively support price reporting, generate assessments, and produce market commentary and news pieces that power our pricing benchmarks and analytics.

Team

You will be part of our Market Reporting & Trading Solutions Team, responsible for global pricing and real‑time news coverage across multiple commodity sectors. The team publishes the largest number of price assessments for commodities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Write concise, informative commentary.
• Develop and use successful interviewing techniques to gather data for commentary.
• Identify drivers that move the daily markets.
• Verify source information through appropriate channels.
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts Market‑on‑Close assessment process.
• Complete all assigned news training modules and foundational training to learn about the commodity market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or energy‑related disciplines (preferred).
• Working proficiency in Mandarin – a must.
• Completion of degree by December 2025.
• Availability to join full‑time from March 2026.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear concise writing, strong verbal and listening skills.
• Team player with a collaborative working style.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi‑task, and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

Our complete view of global energy and commodities markets empowers customers to make confident decisions and create sustainable value. We cover oil & gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and shipping.

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.