Grade Level (for internal use):
The Team: The South Asia gas/power research team operates within the S&P Global Commodity Insights Research & Analytics Solutions group. The team is dedicated to providing forward-looking market analysis and delivering impactful insights to clients through comprehensive written reports, advanced analytics and direct client engagement.
The Role: Commodity Insights Research & Analytics Solutions seeks a Research Director to lead gas/power market research on South Asia. The role encompasses research production, team management and commercial support. Research topics include policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, market reforms, emerging trends, supply/demand/price forecasts and analytics specific to the South Asia gas/power markets. Managing responsibilities range from planning research agendas and setting priorities to reviewing reports and developing talents. The position will also involve collaboration with internal teams such as other research groups and commercial and supporting functions to enhance S&P Global’s brand recognition and maximize commercial value.
Responsibilities:
Thought leadership: Play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our company’s thought leadership by actively engaging with clients and stakeholders, leading high-level client meetings and representing the company at various virtual and in-person events.
Research agenda: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define and prioritize research objectives and topics, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational goals.
Analytics: Partner with the team to develop and improve analytical tools that enable clients to extract meaningful insights and drive impactful conclusions.
Deliverables management: Oversee project timelines and ensure high-quality deliverables, managing resources effectively to meet deadlines.
Problem solving: Identify and address core issues with a strategic perspective, ensuring solutions align with broader objectives.
Client engagement: Support the global commercial team by presenting research findings to existing clients and prospects, enhancing relationships and driving growth.
Talent development: Foster career development of team members by providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of fifteen years of experience at a leading consultancy, energy company, financial services firm, or other knowledge-driven organization.
In-depth knowledge of South Asia gas/power/energy markets, with expertise in areas such as policy analysis, market fundamentals, modeling, and trading.
Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills to effectively share knowledge with internal and external clients through written reports, discussions and presentations.
A commercially driven mindset paired with excellent interpersonal skills.
Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and deliverables.
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, self-direction, and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to perform well under tight deadlines.
Proven track record in successfully leading and managing high-performing teams, including remote team members, demonstrating exceptional people management skills.
A bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, economics, engineering, or an energy-related study.
Advanced degrees are a plus.
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.
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. 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.
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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.
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