Commodity Associate Program (Spring 2027) - Houston

S&P Global•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The S&P Global Energy Commodity Associate Program is a seven-month rotational development program with March and September 2027 intake cohorts. It begins with four weeks of structured training, followed by two three-month rotations across different commodity sectors. Participants learn foundational price-reporting skills and gain exposure to energy and commodity markets before transitioning to a permanent price-reporting role. Rotations and final placements are based on business needs, and participants who meet expectations may be offered full-time permanent employment at the end of the program. Based in Houston, participants join the Platts price-reporting team and develop specialist knowledge of their assigned markets. The role involves gathering and analyzing market intelligence, conducting price assessments in line with established methodologies, and producing market commentaries and news content that inform pricing benchmarks and analytics. Participants encounter topics such as supply and demand, infrastructure, geopolitics, transportation, and regulation, with exposure to Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture, and Shipping. Candidates for the March 2027 intake must complete an undergraduate degree by February 2027; candidates for the September 2027 intake must complete one by August 2027. Postgraduate students are also encouraged to apply. Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome, with particular value placed on degrees in fields including journalism, communications, business, economics, English, data analytics, sciences, engineering, energy studies, finance, and commodity-related disciplines. S&P Global Energy provides news, pricing, research, analytics, and sustainability solutions for global energy and commodity markets. The program offers training and experience in a diverse and inclusive workplace, within a global company focused on integrity, discovery, and partnership.

Requirements

Complete an 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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate market-focused content for a global audience.
Curiosity about energy, commodities, sustainability, and financial markets, and interest in 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 and confidence engaging professionally with market participants, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
Analytical thinking, problem-solving, time-management, attention-to-detail, and organizational abilities to gather, validate, and interpret market information.
Comfort using data and digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to critically assess information, identify market trends, and synthesize insights from multiple sources while maintaining editorial standards and data integrity.
Familiarity with generative AI technologies and ability to use AI-powered tools responsibly to enhance research, content creation, workflow efficiency, and process optimization.
Proactively seek ways to integrate AI-driven solutions into day-to-day processes to improve productivity, data analysis, source management, and content workflows.
Commitment to accuracy, transparency, independence, and ethical standards underpinning Platts price reporting and editorial methodology.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, English Literature, English Language, Data Analytics, Sciences, Engineering, Energy Studies, Finance, or commodity-related disciplines are particularly valued.
For APAC-based roles, proficiency in Mandarin is required.

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.
Use 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.