MARKET REPORTER, AMERICAS CHEMICALS AND POLYMERS

About the Role.
Grade Level (for internal use).
09 The Role.
The Market Reporter of Americas chemical and polymer markets is the price reporter and pricing specialist covering Platts suite of spot prices, news, and analysis of the chemical and polymer markets across Latin and North America markets.
The Team.
You will be joining a dynamic, people-first team that prizes effective collaboration and strong inter- and intra-team relationships.
We value team members who are driven by results, are willing to help out their colleagues, and are keen to learn.
We believe strongly in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to making all feel welcome and valued.
Responsibilities and Impact.
The Market Reporter is responsible for reporting on daily physical trading activity to produce prices by gathering information from a range of contacts in the market, writing daily commentaries explaining the trends driving prices, creating real-time news stories, and participating in multi-media coverage such as webinars and presentations, including representing Commodity Insights at industry events.
The reporter is also responsible for engaging with market participants, while building and managing a database of industry contacts.
The reporter also identifies opportunities to refine methodology and launch new price assessments with the goal to advance growth in the Chemicals team.
Covering the market in the chemicals team involves starting work by 9am am local time.
The price reporter will typically be able to finish work by 5pm, depending on commodity market conditions.
The Career Opportunity.
Excellent career growth potential within the Chemicals team, and an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that works across the polymers, recycled plastics, olefins, aromatics and blending components space as well as with the global chemicals team in Brazil, the US, the UK, India, and Singapore.
Opportunities to learn more about other aspects of the business, including technology and editing.
Opportunities to travel, including internationally for industry events and conferences, where you may have the chance to represent S&P Global Commodity Insights as a speaker.
You will also have the chance to represent CI in face-to-face meetings, in webinars, podcasts, or other interviews.
You will assist in identifying, developing, and executing assessment opportunities to drive growth in chemical markets across Latin America and the US.
What We’re Looking For.
Basic Required Qualifications.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of role types and personalities, internally and externally Self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving skills Ability to perform well to tight deadlines Excellent English speaking and writing skills Culturally and socially sensitive Additional Preferred Qualifications.
Experience or knowledge of the chemicals, polymer or refining sectors or a keen interest in commodities and global commodity markets Knowledge of economic principles Strong numeracy skills including ability to understand the basic principles of statistics and to apply basic maths functions in Excel Written and oral fluency in Spanish and English is a must, Portuguese will be a plus.
**CVs should be submitted in English as the interview process will be conducted in English.
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.
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om/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 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.
om/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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