Associate Director, Strategy and Benchmark Advocacy (Agriculture OR Metals)

About the Role:

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About the Role:

The Associate Director of Strategy and Benchmark Advocacy will focus on advancing benchmark advocacy within the metals and agriculture sectors across strategic markets. In this collaborative role, the Associate Director will lead discussions with customers of S&P Global Commodity Insights to promote the adoption and widespread use of Platts benchmarks within their operations. This position will involve close collaboration with pricing teams, broader Commodity Insights content teams, and commercial teams to effectively position and integrate Platts benchmarks into customer workflows.

The Team:

A successful candidate will join a highly motivated and results-driven senior team within the Commercial Strategy department. This diverse group offers numerous opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Collaborate with regional commercial leadership to develop strategies that drive growth and achieve successful commercial outcomes for Commodity Insights’ portfolio.
• Strengthen the standing of established benchmarks and promote the adoption of emerging benchmarks, along with the extensive Market Insights offering.
• Partner with Commodity Insights’ customers to understand relevant workflows and use cases for appropriate Platts benchmarks, while supporting existing and evolving customer needs.
• Develop strong relationships within the market, engage with strategic entities, and support partnerships, tenders, RFPs, and other activities that integrate Commodity Insights offerings into customer workflows and enhance institutional usage.
• Ensure that market opportunities are adequately addressed by utilizing Commodity Insights’ combined expertise and extensive capabilities.
• Support relevant cross-functional initiatives and take a lead role in executing strategic projects.
• Shape the development of the commercial strategy that underpins the core businesses of Commodity Insights. Through thoughtful engagement with key external stakeholders, the candidate will enhance our benchmark standing. Internally, the candidate will serve as a valuable resource for different Commercial teams, sharing customer insights to improve our operations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Candidate will be expected to come in frequently into the Houston office for collaboration but can be considered as Virtual office. Ideal candidate will reside within Greater Houston area.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $117,433 to $155,600. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of commodity sectors, market segments, and the use of price benchmarks preferred.
• A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, accompanied by a willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of engaging with various parties, including senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and functions.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter with a capacity for quick learning.
• A mindset focused on reflecting and improving the quality and efficiency of work.
• Proficiency in one or more Asian languages a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse datasets and models, along with strong data visualization and presentation skills.

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global 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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