Job Description

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The Role: Associate Editor, Fertecon, is a market reporter who drives market coverage relating to prices, news and analysis about both the APAC and international fertilizer and raw material markets, as part of the global Fertecon team.

This candidate will be working in a fast moving and critical commodity sector, talking to market participants across the region and elsewhere to collect market and pricing information and assessing prices in those markets.

In addition to publishing price assessments and commentary about the market they will contribute to methodology development as well as research and write news articles and analysis on major market events.

The Team: You will be joining a dynamic, people-first team that prizes effective collaboration and strong inter-team relationships with colleagues based in Singapore, UK, Brazil and US. We believe strongly in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to making all feel welcome and valued.

The Career Opportunity: Excellent career growth potential within the Fertecon and broader Agriculture team which alongside fertilizers also spans the grains, oilseeds, vegoils, biofuels, rice, and sugar space.

Representing the company at industry events and conferences, as well as in face-to-face meetings, webinars, and podcasts. You will assist in identifying, developing, and executing on opportunities to drive growth in areas relating to the international fertilizers market.

You will also have opportunities to learn more about other aspects of the business, including technology and editing.

The Business: S&P Global Commodity Insights is the world\'s leading price reporting agency (PRA) and a premier source of commodities intelligence. We provide the market with benchmark price assessments that are used in both physical commodity contracts and exchange-listed derivative contracts across the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving market coverage, reporting on daily physical trading activity as well as bids, offers and other relevant market information

Identifying opportunities to refine assessment methodology and help launch new price assessments

Contributing to/producing reports on time and to the required standard.

Attending industry events as well as face to face meetings to help drive market adoption, developing contacts, acquiring information and promoting the S&P Global Commodity Insights brand

Building and managing a database of contacts

Creating news stories and multi-media coverage

Supporting the pricing team across different regions where required due to absences etc

Collaborating with teams in other markets sectors or divisions, i.e., Analytics

Your Skills:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of role types and personalities, internally and externally

Strong numeracy skills including the ability to apply maths functions in Excel, as well as familiarity with Word and Powerpoint

Self-starter mindset with effective problem-solving skills

Superior organizational skills including time management; the ability to plan and deliver weekly products and to meet deadlines

Knowledge of the agriculture sector or commodity markets generally an advantage

Excellent writing skills to produce articulate and reliable reports

Awareness of economic principles an advantage

Well-honed secondary research and analytical skills with the ability to uncover unique insights

Culturally and socially sensitive

Qualifications:

BA degree or higher

Strong command of written and spoken English

Proficiency in relevant Asian languages an advantage

Location: Gurgaon

Grade: 9 (for internal purposes only)

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.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities 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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 283389
Posted On: 2023-05-08
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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