Commodity Specialist

1101 S&P Global Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

S&P Global Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Commodity Specialist to own client relationships and translate market insight into value.

The role combines finance expertise with hands-on support for price assessments, benchmarking methodologies, and analytical products used by global energy participants. You will partner with Product and Marketing to refine messaging, drive adoption, and contribute to client retention and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related financial field, plus five years of experience in energy/commodities industry consulting or related occupation.
• Applying economic theory and analytical frameworks to real‑world market behavior.
• Experience with Platts Excel Add‑In, API delivery, eWindow or MOC processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing subject matter expert to support price assessments, benchmark methodologies, analytical products and Insight Services.
• Drive product adoption and value realization to support client retention and revenue growth.
• Translate insights and address client inquiries on market outlooks without direct price negotiations.
• Partner with Product and Marketing to inform roadmap enhancements and refine solution messaging.
• Organize and support Market Insight Briefings and client engagements.

Skills

Economic analysis

Client-facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related financial field

Tools

Platts Excel Add-In

API delivery

eWindow

MOC process

Salesforce

World Refinery Database

Refinery Scenario Manager

ArbFlow Data

MINT tools

EIA Data Viewer

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 Company Name: S&P Global Inc. Job Title: Commodity Specialist Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Hybrid work schedule. On days not in office, telecommuting permitted within normal commuting distance of New York, NY office. 30% domestic travel required to attend client meetings and industry conferences.)

Job Duties

S&P Global Inc. seeks a Commodity Specialist who will Serve as a client-facing subject matter expert to support the development, governance, optimization and communication/explanation of our proprietary price assessments, benchmark methodologies, analytical products and Insight Services utilized by global energy participants. Drive product adoption and value realization to support long‑term client retention and revenue growth. Serve as a client liaison, learning about client business needs while helping clients utilize S&P tools. Build trusted relationships with users to understand their workflows and business goals, provide value justification to support Commercial Managers, and serve as a critical link between clients and the Research and Editorial team—translating insights and addressing inquiries on market outlooks. Support client understanding and adoption of analytical products through technical briefings, in‑depth product demonstrations, written analysis and market commentary without direct price negotiations or commercial contracting. Partner with Product and Marketing teams to inform roadmap enhancements and refine solution messaging. Organize and support Market Insight Briefings, managing agendas, invitations, and client engagement.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related financial field, plus five (5) years of experience in energy/commodities industry consulting or a related occupation.

• Applying economic theory and analytical frameworks to real‑world market behavior;
• Platts Excel Add‑In and API delivery;
• eWindow and Management of Change (MOC) process;
• Salesforce;
• Crude, Refined, Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Data and Advanced Charting Tool and Application;
• World Refinery Database;
• Refinery Scenario Manager;
• ArbFlow Data and Tools;
• Commodities at Sea and Market Intelligence Network (MINT) tools;
• Weekly Energy Information Administration (EIA) Data Viewer.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $174,500 to $212,975. 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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 in order 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

• 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.
• In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

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

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] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal