Commodity Associate Program (Spring 2027) - Houston

S&P Global•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The S&P Global Energy Commodity Associate Program is a seven-month rotational development program with cohorts starting in March and September 2027. It begins with four weeks of structured training, followed by two three-month rotations across different commodity sectors. Participants learn foundational skills in price reporting, including writing market commentaries and news that inform pricing benchmarks and analytics, and are prepared to transition into a permanent price reporting role. Permanent placements and rotations depend on business needs; participants who meet expectations and perform well may be offered full-time permanent employment at the end of the program. The role is based in Houston and is part of the Platts price reporting team. Associates gather qualitative information and intelligence from market participants, conduct price assessments according to established methodologies, and learn about topics such as supply and demand, infrastructure, geopolitics, transportation, and regulation. Exposure may span Oil, Power, Natural Gas, LNG, Coal, Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture, and Shipping markets. The team produces market commentary and reporting that supports transparency and efficiency in commodity markets and helps customers anticipate market-moving events. Candidates for the March 2027 intake must have completed an undergraduate degree by February 2027; candidates for the September 2027 intake must complete it by August 2027. Postgraduate students are also encouraged to apply. Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome, with relevant fields particularly valued. The program is designed for curious, motivated graduates interested in commodities, reporting, and developing a career in a dynamic, diverse team.

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, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate market-focused content for a global audience.
Demonstrated curiosity about energy, commodities, sustainability, and financial markets, and an interest in market fundamentals and price movements.
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively 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 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 opportunities to integrate AI-driven solutions into day-to-day processes, improving 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

Academic background in Journalism, Communications, Business, Economics, English Literature, English Language, Data Analytics, Sciences, Engineering, Energy Studies, Finance, or a commodity-related discipline.

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 price assessments 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.