Downstream Analyst

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Role: Downstream Analyst

The Team: This position is in Oil Markets, Midstream & Downstream (OMD) research team within S&P Global commodity insights division. We deliver information expertise and strategic insights on the global and regional downstream oil market for both – short as well as long-term. Our clients largely comprise oil and gas operators, international/ national oil companies, financial investors, governments, and other stakeholders.

The Impact: The oil and gas downstream business stands at a critical juncture as we accelerate towards energy transition and alternative fuels. The market has been extremely volatile in the short-term, while political consensus around energy transition steadily pushing for decarbonization as well as net-zero guides the long-term outlook. You will be working within a team of oil markets, midstream, and downstream specialists and across a business possessing expertise spanning all related sectors, as we seek to grow our thought leadership position.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, dynamic, and fast-growing team of analysts with wide-ranging backgrounds in energy and the hydrocarbon value chain.
• To assist with a variety of research-based workstreams including consulting engagements, detailed country profiles, refined product demand forecasts, etc.
• Daily interaction with and the chance to learn from industry experts at the forefront of the oil and gas downstream business and an unrivaled opportunity to gain a broad industry perspective.
• An outstanding culture, S&P Global consistently returns exceptional employee feedback in surveys identifying the company as a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on geographic segment trends, competitors, industry market trends and issues, and relevant technology topics.
• Support senior analysts to perform high level analysis and modelling. Ability to develop and improve existing proprietary models.
• Works closely with other individuals and teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information and publications to clients.
• Support SMEs, explaining relationships between market fundamentals and price trends.
• Assist lead in preparing presentations and engage with clients and respond to their queries.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in energy-related field (masters preferred), with relevant entry level experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Basic understanding of refinery processes, configurations, and economics. Hands-on refinery experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of global oil and refined product markets, with experience in data analytics. Previous experience related to analyzing oil balance is a plus.
• Advance knowledge in Office 365 applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, is a must.
• Strong data visualization skills including experience with PowerBI or similar.
• Programming skills, especially data handling & manipulation in SQL & Python is desired.
• Strong and demonstrable quantitative and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, results oriented and have aptitude for self-learning, with a natural curiosity about oil market fundamentals and technical details.
• 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.
• Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular deadlines. Able to adjust priorities throughout the day.
• Works well in a global team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team.

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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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. 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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