Chemical Research Analyst

S&P Global; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join S&P Global as a Commodity Chemicals Analyst, contributing to research and analytics within a global team. You’ll maintain vital databases, enhance supply-demand analysis, and engage with clients, leveraging your expertise in chemical markets. Suitable candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess a curiosity for market fundamentals within the industry.

Benefits

Abundant training programs and self-development opportunities

Diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace

Group term life insurance and additional medical coverage

Paid holidays and leaves

Flexible downtime for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of full-time working experience in a detail-oriented environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledgeable in the chemical and petrochemical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Chemical Assets database reflecting service changes.
• Support subject matter experts to clarify the connection between feedstocks and trade flows.
• Respond to client inquiries for data and analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity about chemical market fundamentals

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Business, or numerate discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Role: Commodity chemicals analyst

The Team: You will be working with a global analysts team supporting the commodity chemicals experts all over the world to conduct research and analytics work for the related industry and market. Maintain Chemical Assets database for producer and chemical capacity information.

The Impact: You will work as part of the newly developed workflow and with newly launched systems to contribute to the supply-demand model of specific value chains. Maintain and update the data required by the model, including but not limited to capacity, trade and demand.

What’s in it for you:

• Abundant training programs and self-development opportunities

• Diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace

• Group term life insurance and additional medical coverage,

• Paid holidays and leaves

Responsibilities:

• Persistent, with a natural curiosity about chemical market fundamentals and technical details.

• Update Chemical Assets database to reflect changes. Efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential since data changes will go live to clients on a daily basis.

• Support subject matter expert, explaining the relationship between feedstocks, supply, demand, and trade flows.

• Expert status in Microsoft office and advanced excel. Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL and/or Python is a plus.

• Ability to structure, format, and present raw/calculated Excel data in a clean and efficient manner.

• Responds to client requests/inquiries for data and analysis.

• Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular deadlines. Able to adjust priorities throughout the day.

• Works well in a global team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team.

• Being a team player is a vital aspect of the position, and it is expected that the candidate will work well individually, as well as in a global team environment.

• Displays well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques, clear, concise writing style, and good verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Business, or other numerate discipline preferred. Equivalent experience within the chemical industry also considered.

• Prior experience with 1-5 years of full-time working, preferably in a detail-oriented environment

• Fluent in English

• Knowledgeable in chemical and petrochemical industry is a plus

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.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights .

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 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. 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

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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 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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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.

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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: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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