S&P Global is hiring: Commercial and CX Graduate Associate (Early Careers) in Ne

Overview

Commercial and CX Graduate Associate (Early Careers) – S&P Global Commodity Insights. Join to apply for the Commercial and CX Graduate Associate (Early Careers) role at S&P Global.

The S&P Global Commodity Insights Commercial and CX Graduate Program offers a structured early-career experience with rotations through customer success, sales, channel management and marketing. The program includes onboarding, on-the-job learning, certification milestones, and an evaluation process. The goal is to develop a holistic understanding of commodity markets and to support the sales team while delivering high-quality client solutions.

Location: New York or Houston (hybrid role). Grade Level (internal use): 09.

The program begins with a 5-week onboarding in our London office, followed by a 3-month initial rotation within the NAMER Customer Success Team, focusing on foundational knowledge of commodity markets, CI data, research and analytical products, and training clients on CI products through virtual and onsite visits.

Responsibilities

• Help clients understand how to navigate and extract useful data from the S&P Global Commodity Insights product range.
• Liaise with the content, commercial and technical teams to address client queries and ensure data is maintained to the highest standards.
• Proactively reach out to clients for face-to-face/virtual training (in later stages once fully fluent and certified).
• Conduct research about important issues at the forefront of energy and commodity markets and present this to colleagues.
• Support sales teams with research and proposals.
• Build account overviews and plans to support strategic sales teams.
• Design data-driven models and templates for clients.
• Create marketing materials for commercial culture initiatives and future graduate cohorts.
• Get involved in special project initiatives as determined by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Only candidates who are US citizens or green card holders will be considered for this position.
• All degrees welcome; concentration in Commercial, Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Energy/Commodity or related Business disciplines preferred.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in learning about commodity markets.
• Proficiency in Generative AI technologies and the ability to leverage these tools for innovative solutions.
• Fully matriculated students maintaining a BSc or BA; postgraduates and/or Master’s degree also acceptable.
• Ability to join a class of new hires in late February 2026.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to diverse clients both in person and remotely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and manage a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partner with team members; strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

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. Our 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).

What’s In It For You

You will join as a member of a cohort of Commercial and CX Associates and will be exposed to world-class experts in various commodities. An e-learning curriculum provides foundational knowledge, and opportunities to present topics to senior management and to receive feedback. You will learn to use CI products, Excel add-ins and CRM systems, and work with a broad range of clients including governments, investment banks, commodity trading houses, major oil and gas companies, hedge funds and more.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to stay energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access resources to grow your career and learn new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, education programs with company-matched student loan contributions, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children; comprehensive family benefits.
• Beyond the Basics: Perks from retail discounts to referral awards.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please email EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com.

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US Candidates Only: See the EEO poster and Pay Transparency provision for details.

Job ID: 320142 | Posted On: 2025-09-12 | Location: Houston, Texas, United States