Commodity Associate Program (Spring 2027) - Houston

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08 Commodity Associate Program – Spring 2027

The Role: The S&P Global Energy Commodity Associate Program is a seven-month rotational development program with intake cohorts in March and September 2027 . The program begins with one month of structured training, followed by two three-month rotations across different commodity sectors, providing participants with broad exposure to energy and commodity markets before transitioning into a permanent role.

We are seeking candidates who will have completed their undergraduate degree by February 2027 for the March 2027 intake, or by August 2027 for the September 2027 intake. Postgraduate students are also encouraged to apply.

The Location: Houston

The Team/The Business: You will be part of the Platts price reporting team and will be considered as a specialist in the market(s) you will be working in. We are looking for genuinely curious and motivated graduates that are passionate about the commodities market, reporting and want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and diverse team.

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 six 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 critical thinkers to join our team at S&P Global Energy, the principal provider of commodity price assessment and information to more than 10,000 customers in over 190 countries. The content you generate and the relationships you build are essential to the markets.

Price reporters provide insightful market commentaries that demonstrate Energy thought leadership in the market, demonstrating our ability to spot key trends that help customers better anticipate market-moving events.

What’s In It For You

You will be gathering qualitative data and intelligence from market participants as well as conducting price assessments guided by our methodologies. You will also be exposed to a number of market topics including supply and demand, infrastructure issues, geopolitical issues, transportation and regulation, and how these subjects impact respective markets. You will get an opportunity to learn about different aspects of Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping markets.

During the programme, you will be fully trained in all the foundational skills and topics needed to succeed in the role of a price reporter. This includes writing market commentaries and news pieces which informs our pricing benchmarks and analytics.

You will receive four weeks of comprehensive training followed by two three-month rotations in different commodity sectors – preparing you to move into a permanent price reporting role in one of our commodity teams.  Should you meet expectations and perform well, you will be offered full time permanent employment at the end of the programme. Rotations and final placements are based on business needs.

You will be entrenched in S&P Global’s truly diverse and inclusive culture where you will have the opportunity to thrive as you bring your true, whole, human self to work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor commodity and energy markets to identify key trends, developments, and pricing drivers.
• Gather, validate, and analyze market intelligence from industry participants and public sources.
• Support the creation of market reports, news content, and pricing-related commentary.
• Contribute to the price assessment process by applying established methodologies and editorial standards.
• Build professional relationships with market participants to enhance market coverage and insight gathering.
• Maintain accurate records of market information and support data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with editorial, analytics, and research teams on market-focused projects and deliverables.
• Complete training programs to build expertise in commodity markets, price reporting, and market analysis.
• Leverage approved AI and digital tools to improve research efficiency, knowledge discovery, and workflow effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline routine tasks through automation and AI-enabled solutions while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome. Degrees in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, English Literature, English Language, Data Analytics, Sciences, Engineering, Energy Studies, Finance, or commodity-related disciplines are particularly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate market-focused content for a global audience.
• For APAC-based roles, proficiency in Mandarin is required.
• Demonstrated curiosity about energy, commodities, sustainability, and financial markets, with an interest in understanding market fundamentals and price movements.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced news and market intelligence environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with market participants, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities to efficiently gather, validate, and interpret market information.
• Comfortable working with data and digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to assess information critically, identify market trends, and synthesize insights from multiple sources while maintaining high editorial standards and data integrity.
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and the ability to leverage AI-powered tools responsibly to enhance research, content creation, workflow efficiency, and process optimization.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to integrate AI-driven solutions into day-to-day processes, improving productivity, data analysis, source management, and content workflows.
• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy, transparency, independence, and ethical standards that underpin the Platts price reporting and editorial methodology.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at   www.spglobal.com/energy .

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.