Job Description

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

S&P Global Commodity Insights is seeking candidates for our IMPACT (Innovative Mentoring and Professional Acceleration in Commodities) program within our Gas, Power, Climate Solutions line. Our 18-month rotational program will commence in June 2025, and Associates will rotate through three unique rotations exploring diverse functions in a particular business line. Within each rotation you will build your global connections across the organizations, acquire new skills and knowledge, and find alignment between your interests and career path. This program is designed for entry level professionals just starting their career and graduating by June 2025.

Location: Washington D.C. (relocation assistance not available)

The Team: The GPCS business line guides customers through the new era of energy by providing unparalleled data and deep insights into natural gas, power, clean energy, and carbon/climate sectors.

The Impact: GPCS provides the Market Insights offering that empowers customers to confidently strategize their long-term energy portfolio while improving day-to-day workflows with unparalleled data modeling, industry-leading deep insights, timely research reports, and go-to global experts.

What’s in it for you: S&P Global puts our People First and are committed to helping you live your best life inside and outside of the company. We value a workplace that values flexible downtime to enjoy vacation, work-from-home options, career coaching individualized to you, wellness stipend, volunteering days, and People Resource Groups dedicated to engaging and developing a diverse workplace where you can be your authentic self.

As a Graduate Program Participant, you will work closely with our research team and contribute to projects related to gas, power, clean energy (including but not limited to renewables, batteries, hydrogen, carbon sequestration), and carbon and climate, involved specifically in market fundamentals forecasting, policy analysis, technology research, and other relevant activities. This comprehensive program is designed to provide recent graduates with valuable exposure and hands-on experience in the energy research field. Through structured training, mentorship, and project-based assignments, you will develop a solid foundation in energy research, gain insights into industry best practices, and contribute to solving real-world challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Research Support: Collaborate with senior researchers and industry experts to conduct research on various topics, including market analysis, policy evaluations, technological advancements, and environmental impact assessments.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to generate insights and develop reports, presentations, and publications.
• Project Assistance: Provide support in planning, coordinating, and executing research projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, deliverables, and objectives.
• Literature Review: Conduct thorough literature reviews to identify and assess existing research, industry trends, and best practices relevant to gas, power, renewables, batteries, hydrogen, carbon sequestration and other clean energy technologies, as well as carbon markets and climate solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and maintain relationships, ensuring effective communication and coordination for collaborative research projects.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare accurate and comprehensive research reports, project summaries, and documentation to share findings, recommendations, and key insights.
• Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated with the latest developments in the gas, power, and climate and clean energy sectors, actively participate in team meetings, share knowledge and insights, and contribute to internal knowledge databases.

What We’re Looking For: Candidates should demonstrate interest in, and familiarity with the energy sector – either through relevant post-graduate studies or internship experience (i.e., industry, banking, or consulting), ideally, with a large or leading organization. Successful candidates must also show technical talent– through either their experience or education. To be an ideal fit for the role, you should have:

• Experience and/or familiarity with energy and climate topics from courses.
• 0-2 years of experience and a background/experience with analytics.
• A bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) completed no later than June 2025 - preferred degree programs include – but are not limited to – business administration, economics, math, sciences, engineering, and public policy.
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience using Excel and/or other data analytics tools such as Python, Excel, and/or R.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• An aptitude to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• The ability to build strong working relationships in a collaborative setting.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): In addition to base compensation and a flexible time-off approach, this role is eligible for additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits, we provide to our employees, visit .

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.

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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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