About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 S&P Global Commodity Insights The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights are recruiting a number of exciting positions in petrochemicals. These roles are an opportunity to develop and grow a market research and consulting business, having direct impact on the bottom line as well as shaping the strategic growth of the future. We are seeking experts across the petrochemicals value chain with deep expertise in one or more of the following; Olefins, Aromatics, Chlor-alkali, Methanol, C4s, Fibers, Polymers. The successful candidate will become the ‘face’ of S&P Global Commodity Insights business in one or more petrochemical value chains. This integral position within the Chemicals business unit will develop and manage insights and forecasting products, have deep market and subject matter expertise to build long-term value for clients. The successful candidate will have commercial and/or corporate planning experience, will have excellent communication skills and bring with them a network of industry contacts. The candidate may already have spent time in market research and consulting roles as a specialist. Entrepreneurial with the gravitas to represent the organization across the C suite. World class presentation skills with the expectation the candidate will represent the company as a key note speaker at industry events. Responsibilities: Become the recognized expert in your assigned areas of responsibility: C4s & Elastomers - APAC Maintain and develop knowledge of the state of the market including industry dimensions: size of market, regional growth rates, trade patterns Keeping abreast of price movements, underlying feedstock price movements, new capacity announcements and other industry news (Platts reports, MAS reports (if still available) and other industry commentaries) Maintain knowledge of key players in each region. Market structure - main net buyers/sellers Understand process technologies and production economics Build relationship/partner with the Platts price reporters. Understand Platts Petrochemical Analytics offering and provide support where necessary. Understand interfaces and dependencies on other parts of the company and collaborate where required eg feedstocks interface with Fuels team. Develop and maintain own S&P industry view which includes Short- and long-term supply-demand, price and margin outlooks. Maintain a “state of the industry” presentation for use by yourself and other colleagues (Start with WPC 2022 presentations) Thought leadership and client relationship development Project Orion – restoration of base chems capabilities - for additional products/derivatives to be determined: Support build of historical and forecast capacity data; supply-demand balances; prices and margin Assist design and inform forecasting process, providing expert review and quality control/sign off on forecasts “Own” your part of the database. Update select CEH reports as we transition to our own dataset. Provide input/commentary on new products and services Commercial: Work with product management and assist in defining the new commercial model for chemicals IP Assist with Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews and general client feedback Support new business development. Forward leads: assist account managers to understand client needs and formulate value propositions Consulting Support consulting projects as the expert in your product or value chain Assimilate data researched by Consulting into the Chemicals database Basic Required Qualifications: Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Polymer Science or suitable numerate discipline MBA an advantage Work Experience Required: 15+ years of career experience in a chemical operating company and/or market research and consulting Significant experience in market intelligence, strategic planning, production planning, writing of detailed market or technical reports, leadership experience an advantage. Career tenure spanning multiple roles. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Strong technical understanding of manufacturing from an operational, and market perspective Strong data and analysis skills, with keen attention to detail Hands-on experience with petrochemical processes, modeling, petrochemical feedstocks, derivatives and end use markets Strong knowledge of manufacturing/marketing economics and capital investment economics Strong client interaction skills while exhibiting a high degree of customer empathy Demonstrated track record of team collaboration and achieving results. 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. 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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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 306419 Posted On: 2024-08-27 Location: Singapore, Singapore