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About the Role

The Associate Director, Metals Trading Research position is within the Metals & Mining group, providing data and research on the entire mining value chain. This role involves partnering closely with global analysts, data analytics, and product management teams to deliver insights and analysis on Metals markets.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in developing and maintaining market intelligence and research flow for S&P Global Energy’ Metals Trading Research product.
• Create market scenarios and actionable insights for Metals Trading Research.
• Drive visibility for S&P Global Energy’ clients into the dynamics of physical trade in Metals commodities markets.
• Provide analysis, analytical commentary and interpretation of current and future trends in Metals commodities including supply and demand analysis.
• Communicate insights to clients through published notes, presentations, calls, emails and meetings with clients and prospects.
• Partnering closely with Director, Head of Metals Trading Research, plus other analysts around the world, Data Analytics team and Product Management teams.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on priorities for team in order to meet/exceed requirements.
• Meet completion dates and provide input to manager regarding progress.
• Support new business development by performing ad hoc analysis tasks.
• Conduct original research and data mining to identify interesting, potentially marketable, findings in our data.
• Document research processes to establish internal standards.
• Work with Sales teams on analysis of reports and how to communicate appropriate information to the customer.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5–15 years of total commodity market experience, including a minimum of 5 years focused on metals market analytics.
• The role requires a strong understanding of market structures and trade dynamics, with experience in both physical and paper trading considered advantageous.
• Technical/academic background in data analytics, machine learning and economic forecasting models will be beneficial.
• Expert knowledge of metals commodities market analysis and demand and supply drivers, based on a strong understanding of macroeconomics.
• Excellent numeracy and written skills, and high level of comfort working with large datasets from unstructured sources.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with global S&P Global teams across different time zones whilst simultaneously carrying out independent tasks and activities.
• Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Tableau and Power BI will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, in a relevant subject.

Skills

• Metals market analytics
• Market structures
• Trade dynamics
• Physical trading
• Paper trading
• Data analytics
• Machine learning
• Economic forecasting models
• Metals commodities market analysis
• Demand and supply drivers
• Macroeconomics
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Tableau
• Power BI
• SQL
• Python

Experience Level

• 5-15 years of total commodity market experience
• Minimum of 5 years focused on metals market analytics

Education Level

• Degree level, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off.
• Access to resources for career growth and learning new skills.
• Competitive pay.
• Retirement planning.
• Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Benefits for families.
• Retail discounts.
• Referral incentive awards.

About the 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• We’re committed to a helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.