Associate Director, Critical Mineral Supply Chain

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global Energy, part of S&P Global, seeks an Associate Director within the Metals & Mining group to lead analytics on pricing, supply and demand for critical minerals. You will build asset-based cost models and collaborate with multiple teams to shape roadmaps and client-facing interfaces.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and technical proficiency with tools like Excel, SQL and Python, while advancing product development across the minerals value chain.

Qualifications

• Experience creating bottoms-up economic models, preferably for the mining or commodities industry.
• Proven track record of successful people leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High technical literacy with delivery toolsets (excel, SQL, python etc.).
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to work with many stakeholders and take product from idea to reality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of analyst to create asset driven cost models for a variety of critical minerals covering both the upstream and midstream
• Provide subject matter expert input to refine the client user interface
• Work with other teams on product & data roadmaps
• Build an understanding of customer needs and work towards maintaining strong working relationships with customers
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other groups and stakeholders across the entire S&P Global business

Skills

Bottoms-up models

People leadership

Communication & presentation

Technical literacy

Business/commercial mindset

Mining industry experience

Metal markets knowledge

Product development leadership

Job description

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team

The Associate Director position is within the Metals & Mining group with the S&P Global Energy organization. The Metals & Mining group provides data and research on the entire mining value chain from exploration and mine pipelines through demand and price forecasting.

Responsibilities and Impact

The Associate Director will work closely with peers in both the S&P Global Energy organization along with S&P Global Market Intelligence to create comprehensive, cohesive and transparent coverage of the pricing, supply and demand outlooks for critical minerals – from assets to downstream demand to address multiple client needs/workflows.

• Manage a team of analyst to create asset driven cost models for a variety of critical minerals covering both the upstream and midstream
• Provide subject matter expert input to refine the client user interface
• Work with other teams on product & data roadmaps
• Build an understanding of customer needs and work towards maintaining strong working relationships with customers
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other groups and stakeholders across the entire S&P Global business

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Experience creating bottoms-up economic models, preferably for the mining or commodities industry
• Proven track record of successful people leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High technical literacy with delivery toolsets (excel, SQL, python etc.)
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to work with many stakeholders and take product from idea to reality

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the mining industry, at a mining company or financial institution covering the mining sector
• Strong knowledge of metal markets and supply chains
• Experience leading product development

Compensation/Benefits Information

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,157 to $174,335. 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.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

About S&P Global Energy

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 to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

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.

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

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.

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