Market Analyst – Energy Transition and Capital Deployment

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

S&P Global Commodity Insights

The Role: Market Analyst – Energy Transition and Capital Deployment

The Team: S&P Global Commodity Insights is the leading provider of Energy Transition and Sustainability data and insight and is currently looking to recruit a market analyst focused on financial markets and the energy transition in Penang, Malaysia to support its rapidly growing and successful team, which is located across various locations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The Impact: The successful candidate will be keen to work as part of a global team, developing knowledge of the energy transition and clean energy technology sectors, as well as established analytical and communication skills. They will realize valuable relationships with existing and potential clients, and produce high-quality data and reports to support the critical business decisions of our customers.

What’s in it for you: The individual will be a key contributor to the global Energy Transition, Sustainability and Services team, and will support clients by providing detailed market data, research, and insight to customers ranging from global energy giants to innovative technology start-ups. They will focus on the cleantech sector, developing deep expertise on technology trends, the competitive environment, business models, policy, and supply chains; applying that knowledge to analysis and research initiatives, including updating datasets, and producing reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

1. Collect, manage and analyze market data to track and identify trends, transactions, technology developments, stakeholders, and projects in the cleantech area.
2. Create high-quality market reports analyzing capital deployment into the energy sector.
3. Work with both a global team and local colleagues to coordinate viewpoints and align data and forecasts.
4. Develop excellent relationships with companies to better understand their perspectives, views, opinions, and needs and incorporate into S&P Global's research.
5. Support client requests by providing answers to questions about research findings.

What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in market analysis, financial analysis, or a related research role, preferably within the energy, cleantech, or sustainability sectors. Key skills include:

1. Knowledge of the cleantech, renewables, and battery industry.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Strong analytical skills, including a high degree of competency with Excel.
4. Familiarity with AI tools and advanced prompt writing.

The following skills will also be valuable in this role:

1. Ability to pick up new knowledge fast and multi-task.
2. Ability to work in a diverse, global team.
3. Ability to understand technical and economic concepts.

Flexible Working (optional)

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at the interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

The Location: Penang.

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies, and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments, and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

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.

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

1. Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
2. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
3. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

Inclusive Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.