Job Description

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Grade: 9 (for internal purposes only)

The Location: Penang, Malaysia

The Team: This is an outstanding opportunity to join the world\'s leading price reporting organization as it strengthens and grows its presence across biofuel markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in pricing, analytics, and news to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. The APAC Biofuels pricing group is dynamic team, responsible for key pricing benchmarks across the region.

The Impact: We are seeking a price specialist who can help drive our biofuels assessments and market coverage across the Asia-Pacific region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to S&P Global Commodity Insights Biofuels pricing team through leading coverage of a developing market and growing industry.

What\'s in it for you:

\xc2\xb7 Opportunities to represent S&P Global Commodity Insights at industry events, face-to-face meetings, presenting at conferences, webinars and podcasts to further develop S&P Global as a significant presence in the biofuels space

\xc2\xb7 The successful candidate would contribute to a fast paced, and dynamic team based in Singapore and Malaysia that works across the biofuels markets.

\xc2\xb7 Assist in identifying, developing, and executing new price assessment opportunities across the biofuel markets.

Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Leading market coverage on biofuel from Penang, Malaysia reporting on daily physical trade activity including bids, offers and other relevant information

\xc2\xb7 Building and managing our database of contacts, seek potential new sources to contribute to our assessment process and developing a close business relationship with market participants

\xc2\xb7 Identifying opportunities to refine methodology and help launch new price assessments

\xc2\xb7 Writing daily and weekly commentaries and daily assessment rationale explaining the trends driving prices

\xc2\xb7 Providing support on other biofuels markets as may be required

\xc2\xb7 Creating news stories and multi-media coverage

\xc2\xb7 Representing S&P Global Commodity Insights at industry events as well as in face-to-face meetings with market participants to drive market adoption

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with relevant units across the organization such as commercial, analytics and news.

What We\'re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Experience of biofuels markets or comparable agriculture markets, accompanying awareness of exchange traded derivatives a benefit

\xc2\xb7 Strong numeracy skills and the ability to apply basic math functions in Excel

\xc2\xb7 Strong communication skills that demonstrate good listening, clear writing style, and strong verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.

\xc2\xb7 Fluent in English

\xc2\xb7 Excellent English writing skills

\xc2\xb7 Entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving skills

\xc2\xb7 An ability to multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 A solid understanding of economics and commodities markets fundamentals.

\xc2\xb7 Existing network of contacts in the industry preferred

\xc2\xb7 Existing network of contacts in the industry is a benefit

\xc2\xb7 Additional language skills such as mandarin would be an advantage.

\xc2\xb7 Degree in Agronomics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, International Relations or similar

\xc2\xb7 Experience in price reporting or market reporting is a benefit

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world\'s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you\'ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets.



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), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 287798
Posted On: 2023-07-27
Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia

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