Job Description

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S&P Commodity Insights

The Role: Singapore Commodity Internship Program (June 2023)

S&P Global Commodity Insights 2023 Commodity Summer Internship Program is a 10-week summer training program commencing in May 2023. S&P Global Commodity Insights are seeking intern candidates that will be involved in working directly with one or more price reporting teams across oil, natural gas, power, petrochemicals, shipping and agriculture. The intern will gain exposure on how to generate the content that powers Commodity Insights price assessments and news produced for the markets we cover. As a part of the internship, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about the market reporting and price formation processes in addition to learning to generate and news coverage. Interns will be heavily involved in project-based work supporting the business with its key initiatives.

Grade: 5

The Location: Singapore

The Team:

You will be part of a global team in Commodity Insights Content and will be considered a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in. We are looking for high achievers from a diverse pool of undergraduate & postgraduate institutions that are passionate about the commodities market and reporting and want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and multicultural team. We are looking for interns who are able to work well within a team and can demonstrate exceptional learning agility, creativity and problem-solving ability.

The Impact:

• Our real-time news, pricing and analytical services help markets operate with transparency and efficiency.
• Be part of a global company with a strong history of growth and a globally diverse workforce with 20 offices spanning five continents.
• Be known as a respected source of essential information and part of a renowned brand.
• Get the best of both worlds: a nimble, highly specialized company and a business casual culture with the benefits and backing of S&P Global - a company that fosters development and growth, as well as work-life balance.
• We are looking for world-class thinkers to join our team at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the principal provider of commodity price assessment and information to more than 10,000 customers in 150 countries. The content you generate and the relationships you build are essential to the markets.
• Market reporters provide insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Commodity Insights thought leadership in the market, demonstrating our ability to spot key trends that help customers better anticipate market-moving events and phenomenon.

What\'s in it for you:

• 10-week summer internship commencing in May 2023.
• Training - including basics of market reporting and editorial standards and new training on editing, reporting, writing and media law.
• Opportunity to learn about various aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping markets.
• Exposure to a number of market subjects including supply and demand, infrastructure issues, geo-political issues, transportation and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets.
• Shadow experienced market reporters in assigned markets.
• Receive hands-on research and reporting experiences and conduct research and writing assignments for potential publication.
• Should you meet expectations and perform well, you will be offered at the end of the internship the opportunity to join the 2024 Commodity Associate Graduate Program.
• Rotations and placements are based on business needs and determined by the business.

Responsibilities:

• Identify drivers moving the daily markets.
• Learn and demonstrate successful interviewing techniques and how to obtain data for commentary.
• Write concise, informative commentary.
• Verify source information through appropriate channels.
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of Platts Market on Close assessment process.
• Complete all assigned news training modules and foundational training to learn about the commodity market.
• Shadow an experienced price reporter in assigned markets.

What we\'re looking for:

• Fully matriculate students.
• Postgraduate and undergraduate students in their penultimate year of studies.
• All degrees welcome: concentration in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or Energy related disciplines preferred.
• Passionate in writing, commentary and reporting is a must.
• Strong communication (good verbal skills, listening techniques, and a clear, concise writing style).
• Able to learn quickly, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Understand importance of building strong relationships and partnering with team members.
• Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail and organizational abilities to work efficiently with clients.
• Intellectually curious; the ability to learn quickly
• Some knowledge of social media and web technologies (e.g. HTML)
• Significant comfort level with suite of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Please indicate on your CV:

• Current cumulative GPA
• Expected graduation year and month
• Earliest possible start date and any notice period
• Level of proficiency in Mandarin and English
• Citizenship and whether you possess/require a visa to be employed in Singapore

About Company Statement:

We deliver essential intelligence that powers decision making. S&P Global provide the world\'s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you\'ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights

enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets.



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.

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Job ID: 284996
Posted On: 2023-03-29
Location: Singapore, Singapore

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