About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 Job Description The Role: The Associate Editor, Fertecon, is a market reporter who drives market coverage relating to prices, news and analysis about both the APAC and international fertilizer and raw material markets, as part of the global Fertecon team. This candidate will be working in a fast moving and critical commodity sector, talking to market participants across the region and elsewhere to collect market and pricing information and assessing prices in those markets. In addition to publishing price assessments and commentary about the market they will contribute to methodology development as well as research and write news articles and analysis on major market events. The Career Opportunity: Excellent career growth potential within the Fertecon and broader Agriculture team which alongside fertilizers also spans the grains, oilseeds, vegoils, biofuels, rice, and sugar space. Representing the company at industry events and conferences, as well as in face-to-face meetings, webinars, and podcasts. You will assist in identifying, developing, and executing on opportunities to drive growth in areas relating to the international fertilizers market. You will also have opportunities to learn more about other aspects of the business, including technology and editing. The Team: You will be joining a dynamic, people-first team that prizes effective collaboration and strong inter-team relationships with colleagues based in Singapore, UK, Brazil and US. We believe strongly in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to making all feel welcome and valued. The Business: S&P Global Commodity Insights is the world’s leading price reporting agency (PRA) and a premier source of commodities intelligence. We provide the market with benchmark price assessments that are used in both physical commodity contracts and exchange-listed derivative contracts across the world. Key Responsibilities: · Driving market coverage, reporting on daily physical trading activity as well as bids, offers and other relevant market information · Identifying opportunities to refine assessment methodology and help launch new price assessments · Contributing to/producing reports on time and to the required standard. · Attending industry events as well as face to face meetings to help drive market adoption, developing contacts, acquiring information and promoting the S&P Global Commodity Insights brand · Building and managing a database of contacts · Creating news stories and multi-media coverage · Supporting the pricing team across different regions where required due to absences etc · Collaborating with teams in other markets sectors or divisions, i.e., Analytics Your Skills: · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of role types and personalities, internally and externally · Strong numeracy skills including the ability to apply maths functions in Excel, as well as familiarity with Word and Powerpoint · Self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving skills · Superior organizational skills including time management; the ability to plan and deliver weekly products and to meet deadlines · Knowledge of the agriculture sector or commodity markets generally an advantage · Excellent writing skills to produce articulate and reliable reports · Awareness of economic principles an advantage · Well-honed secondary research and analytical skills with the ability to uncover unique insights · Culturally and socially sensitive Qualifications: · BA degree or higher · Strong command of written and spoken English · Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage Grade: 9 (for internal purposes only) 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 308305 Posted On: 2024-10-21 Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia