Managing Editor, Chemicals Asia

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

S&P Global Commodity Insights

The Role: Managing Editor, Chemicals Asia

The location: Singapore

The Business: S&P Global Commodity Insights is the world's leading price reporting agency (PRA) and a premier source of commodities intelligence. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing, and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. The Chemicals pricing team, responsible for key pricing benchmarks, is a dynamic, people-first team that prizes effective collaboration and strong inter- and intra-team relationships.

The Role: We are seeking a Managing Editor to lead the Aromatics team, part of the Chemicals price reporting team based in our Singapore office. We are looking for a leader who is driven by results, and is willing to guide, mentor and motivate a team of editors responsible for publishing assessments, high-quality market content, and developing Platts chemicals assessments in Asia.

As a manager, you will empower and encourage individuals to realize their highest potential and be capable of leading and adapting to the needs of a diverse team. You will lead market reporting, collaborate with functional groups internally to drive consistent execution of Platts methodology and price assessments, and engage with external market sources to explain, evolve and refine methodology.

You will identify, develop, and execute assessment opportunities to drive growth in chemical markets. You will represent S&P Global Commodity Insights in industry events, conferences, face-to-face meetings, webinars, podcasts, or other interviews.

What's in for you: Join the world's leading price reporting organization. Excellent career growth potential within the Chemicals team, and an opportunity to lead and be a part of a fast-paced team that works across the polymers, recycled plastics, olefins, aromatics and blending components space as well as with the global chemicals team. You will gain rich commodity experience, recognition and grow exponentially within the organization. You will have exposure to market leaders, grow and develop in diverse markets and commodity sectors.

What We're Looking For:

Required Skills/Preferred qualifications:

1. BA degree or higher in journalism or business preferred with approximately 6 years of reporting/writing/analytical experience; or a graduate degree in journalism, business, economics or finance; with 5+ years of reporting/writing/analytical work experience. Direct knowledge of the Chemicals markets is an advantage.
2. Strong leadership ability which utilizes influence, and promotes team collaboration and development, as well as personal accountability. Ability to foster a team culture of high performance.
3. Well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques and good verbal skills. The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
4. Strong at identifying improvements and efficiencies and implementing processes that continually promote productivity and quality improvements.
5. Proven internal and external training capabilities. This position will be responsible for ensuring a consistent approach to methodology and training.
6. Adept at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, and adhering to regular deadlines.
7. Strong numeracy skills as well as the ability to critically analyze data.
8. Proven real-time news abilities. This position will be at times writing news and analysis on a real-time basis but will primarily be responsible for driving news in the team.
9. Serves as a subject matter expert on more than one adjacent market. Proven public speaking abilities. This position will be an internal and external ambassador of what we do and must be an accomplished and confident speaker.
10. Strong command of written and spoken English; fluency in Mandarin, or other regionally important languages is an advantage.

Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 11

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.

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.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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.

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Job ID: 298943

Posted On: 2024-03-25

Location: Singapore, Singapore