About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11
The Team: The European gas team develops unique insight on the evolution of natural gas markets across the region and along with the European power and renewables teams with which it is integrated, sits at the core of the European and global decarbonization and energy transition agenda. The team works closely alongside the LNG and other regional gas teams to better understand global gas market dynamics and regional interactions and as such is integrated with regional and global energy thought leaders and experts.
The Impact: The successful candidate is part of a team responsible for analyzing, interpreting and forecasting global energy commodities markets and prices and will help drive quantitative and qualitative research about the natural gas sector in Europe. A wide client base from across the energy value chain will receive price and fundamental forecasts, forward-looking market commentary, analytical tools and research to help them make informed decisions. Our customers represent a wide range of activities across the energy industry and, as a result, our analysis is reviewed and challenged from many different perspectives.
What’s in it for you: This is a role with significant potential for development. You will be a key member of the Commodity Insights Analytics’ European gas team, assisting in the production and delivery of an integrated and comprehensive analysis offering. The focus will be on traded markets covering the short-term, however you will play a key role in supporting a wide variety of the commercial services the European team offers and could also play a role in developing major new growth areas. There will be opportunities to take part in customer-facing activities including webinars, client meetings and conferences.
Responsibilities:
Contribute research, analyze and communicate all factors that influence the expected future value of natural gas in European markets and their interaction with global LNG markets.
Further Commodity Insight’s European gas analysis by developing market demand, supply and price projections, and performing regulatory and policy analysis.
Work towards becoming an expert and ‘go-to person’ in European gas analysis
Deliver succinct, high-quality, and accurate charts, presentations, and reports that help core readership make better-informed trading, risk management, and investment decisions
Responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of a range of reports and presentations that underpin our retainer service.
Spot and identify emerging trends early and, where possible, anticipate market movements by developing a solid understanding of natural gas/LNG trading, modeling, and forecasting
Constantly update knowledge of evolving markets, including price movements, trade-flows, trading behavior, regulatory developments, and competitor behavior that impact gas markets
Engage with clients, market experts, and prospects, demonstrating expertise and act as ambassador for Commodity Insights (limited travel will be required)
Support ad-hoc requests from clients in a timely manner.
Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for the integration of pricing content, fundamental data, and cross-commodity analysis to offer greater value to customers
What We’re Looking For:
An advanced degree in mathematics, engineering or economics.
Strong Excel skills are required
An active interest in energy markets
Verbal and written fluency in English is essential.
Comfort with and aptitude for public speaking is beneficial
Excellent communication, concise written style, and strong presentation skills to provide insightful analysis to the market in compelling and straightforward content
Ability to manipulate large, complex datasets and transform model results into clear, meaningful insight
Ability to independently identify problems, formulate resolutions, and take action
Motivation to seek out new assignments and act on opportunities
Comfortable with high levels of individual responsibility and accountability. Track record for delivering against demanding targets.
Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continually learn and develop
The following skills are extremely desirable:
Knowledge of European wholesale gas market fundamentals, energy policy and regulations and of the principals of wholesale gas market economics (price formation, etc.)
Experience in the European gas market either in the industry or in an advisory capacity
Experience of energy demand modeling and/or principles of marginal cost supply and demand modelling
Knowledge of one or more European languages in addition to English
Knowledge of Python, SQL or similar programming and data handling languages.
Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
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 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://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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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.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), ANLYTC202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 299034
Posted On: 2024-04-05
Location: London, United Kingdom
