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 intake cohorts in March and September 2027. It begins with four weeks of structured training, followed by two three-month rotations across different commodity sectors. Participants gain broad exposure to energy and commodity markets before transitioning into a permanent price-reporting role. Rotations and final placements are based on business needs. Candidates who meet expectations and perform well will 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 in their assigned markets. They gather qualitative data and intelligence from market participants, conduct price assessments according to established methodologies, and write market commentary and news that inform pricing benchmarks and analytics. The program provides exposure to topics such as supply and demand, infrastructure, geopolitics, transportation, and regulation, as well as Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture, and Shipping markets. The role supports S&P Global Energy’s work providing commodity price assessments and information to customers around the world. Price reporters produce market insights that help customers anticipate market-moving events. Participants work with editorial, analytics, and research teams and are expected to uphold Platts’ standards for accuracy, transparency, independence, and ethical reporting. The role also encourages responsible use of approved AI and digital tools to improve research, analysis, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree completed 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, with the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate market-focused content for a global audience.
Demonstrated curiosity about energy, commodities, sustainability, and financial markets, with an 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.
Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
Comfort working with data and digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to assess information critically, 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.
Proactive interest in integrating 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.
For APAC-based roles, proficiency in Mandarin is required.

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.

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.