Commodity Associate Program – Spring 2027

The S&P Global Energy Commodity Associate Program is a seven-month rotational development program with intake cohorts in March and September 2027.

You will be part of the Platts price reporting team and will be considered as a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor commodity and energy markets to identify key trends, developments, and pricing drivers.
• Gather, validate, and analyze market intelligence from industry participants and public sources.
• Support the creation of market reports, news content, and pricing-related commentary.
• Contribute to the price assessment process by applying established methodologies and editorial standards.
• Build professional relationships with market participants to enhance market coverage and insight gathering.
• Maintain accurate records of market information and support data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with editorial, analytics, and research teams on market-focused projects and deliverables.
• Complete training programs to build expertise in commodity markets, price reporting, and market analysis.
• Leverage approved AI and digital tools to improve research efficiency, knowledge discovery, and workflow effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline routine tasks through automation and AI-enabled solutions while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

What We're Looking For:

• Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate market-focused content for a global audience.
• Demonstrated curiosity about energy, commodities, sustainability, and financial markets, with an interest in understanding market fundamentals and price movements.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced news and market intelligence environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with market participants, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities to efficiently gather, validate, and interpret market information.
• Comfortable working with data and digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to assess information critically, identify market trends, and synthesize insights from multiple sources while maintaining high editorial standards and data integrity.
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and the ability to leverage AI-powered tools responsibly to enhance research, content creation, workflow efficiency, and process optimization.

Benefits:

• 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.