Associate Research Analyst/Associate -Metals & Mining Research

The Programme

The Role: Research Associate - Metals and Mining Research. 
 
The Team: Our Commodity Briefing Service team provides in-depth expert insight into the metals and mining sector.  
 
Able to leverage off an unsurpassed level of experience and data, from worldwide exploration, development and production to strategic planning and acquisitions activity — this group delivers reliable, unbiased research and analysis drawn directly from extensive industry contacts, global news, and other information sources.  
 
Our high-quality products and services help clients identify, benchmark and value new business opportunities, monitor competitors and market trends, and act on strategies more confidently and efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Modeling end-sector supply & demand for a commodity’s supply chain.  
• Assessing impacts of energy transition efforts on future demand.  
• Researching, analyzing and publishing commentary on topical events pertinent to metals & mining markets.  
• Brainstorming innovative data delivery approaches, including original infographics, that highlight the power of S&P Global analytics.  
• Communication on and defense of your work to clients.  
• Some business travel may be required. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Recent graduate or 1-2 years' experience as an analyst in the metals or mining space, preferably with direct exposure to ferrous and other commodities.  
• Understanding of environmental, social and governance concerns pertinent to the mining industry.  
• Degree educated, for example including geology, mining finance, engineering, chemical disciplines, economics, or business.  
• Excellent spoken and written English-language skills.   
• Fresh Graduates from mentioned background above are highly encouraged to apply. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

• Innovative thinking and proactivity, with a focus on creative visualization and date representation.   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office products. (Non-Negotiable) 
• Solid numeric analytical and problem-solving capabilities are required. 
• Exposure with Tableau and PowerBI is highly desired. 
• Familiarity with VBA, and SQL and/or Python programming language is a plus.

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. 
 
Benefits: 
 
We take care of you, so you can take care of the 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.

About Us: 
 
At S&P Global, we don’t give you intelligence—we give you essential intelligence. The essential intelligence you need to make decisions with conviction.  
 
Together, the divisions of S&P Global -- including S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and S&P Global Platts -- are the foremost providers of essential intelligence for the capital and commodities markets. 
 
Whether it's analyzing data, innovating technology, or developing market insights, we're always looking for intellectually curious, progressive and passionate thinkers to join our team.  
 
With over 20,000 employees working across 95 offices around the globe, the diverse and vibrant community at S&P Global is unlike one you’ll find anywhere else.