About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

About the Role: Methanol & Derivatives - Associate Director 

The Team:

You are part of a growing global team. Fast paced, with ever expanding new ways of delivering important content and analytics to our readers.

Responsibilities: Become the recognized expert/"face of S&P” in your assigned areas of responsibility: Methanol & Derivatives - America

1.- Maintain and develop knowledge of the state of the market

• Industry dimensions: size of market, regional growth rates, trade patterns

• Keep abreast of price movements, underlying feedstock price movements, new capacity announcements and other industry news (S&P reports, multi-client reports (and other industry commentaries)

• Maintain knowledge of key players in each region. Market structure - main net buyers/sellers

• Understand process technologies and production economics

2.- Build relationship/partner with the S&P price reporters.

• Petrochemical Analytics offering and provide support where necessary.

• Understand interfaces and dependencies on other parts of the company and collaborate where required eg feedstocks interface with Fuels team.

3.- Develop and maintain own/S&P industry view

• Short- and long-term supply-demand, price and margin outlooks.

• Maintain a “state of the industry” presentations for use by yourself and other colleagues 

• Thought leadership

4.- Develop client relationships.

• Develop and maintain a list of key market contacts

• Proactively visit for BD; share our industry outlook.

• Respond to client queries

• Support Expert Calls

5.- Speak at industry conferences

The Impact:  The successful candidate will become the ‘face’ of S&P Global Commodity Insights business in methanol and derivatives value chain in the Americas. This integral position within the Chemicals business unit will develop and manage insights and forecasting products, have deep market and subject matter expertise to build long-term value for clients.

What We’re Looking For:  

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

• 15+ years’ experience in commodity markets, with 2+ years’ experience in data analytics. Previous experience analyzing petrochemical and plastics markets is a plus.

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

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

• Strong understanding of value chain pricing dynamics, including outright prices, spreads, margins and grade differentials.

• 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. Public speaking experience is a plus.

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

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

• English Language capability is a must. Other language skills will be an advantage. Candidate must be willing to travel, both domestically and internationally

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://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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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