Associate Price Reporter, Chemicals

About the Role

The Team

You will be joining an ambitious, people‑first team that prizes effective collaboration and strong inter‑ and intra‑team relationships. We value team members who are self‑motivated, have a good sense of humor, are willing to help out their colleagues, and are keen to learn. We believe strongly in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to making all feel welcome and valued.

Impact

The team of chemical price reporters in the London office plays a crucial role in the development of S&P Global Energy coverage in chemical and polymer markets. The European chemicals sector is at the forefront of the industry in developments in areas such as sustainability. As a price reporter, you will be responsible for price assessments that serve as a reference point for buyers and sellers across the region.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent career growth potential within the Chemicals team; a fast‑paced team that works across polymers, recycled plastics, olefins, aromatics and blending components markets.
• Opportunities to travel, including internationally for industry events and conferences, where you may have the chance to represent S&P Global Energy as a speaker.
• You will also have the chance to represent the company in face‑to‑face meetings, in webinars, podcasts, or other interviews.
• You will assist in identifying, developing, and executing assessment opportunities to drive growth in chemical markets across Europe, Turkey and Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily market coverage of the Chemicals markets. Write commentaries that explain the trends driving prices.
• Produce news stories, podcasts and infographics, as well as representing the company at industry events across the region.
• Correspond with significant market participants on a daily basis, spending a significant part of the day gathering market information and building relationships with new and existing sources.
• Ensure that Platts’ purpose is understood across the market and strengthen the company’s position by launching new price assessments as required.
• Be responsible for research into new markets, understanding and driving forward methodology projects.

What We’re Looking For

• BA degree or equivalent.
• Developed knowledge of commodity markets and/or the chemicals industry.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of role types and personalities, internally and externally.
• Confidence with networking and developing business relationships.
• Strong public speaking / presentational skills.
• Good numeracy skills including confidence using Excel.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Fluency in one or more languages would be an advantage.

Flexible Working (optional)

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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.