Associate Price Reporter, Nonferrous Metals

Grade Level (for internal use): 09 The Role: Associate Price Reporter, Nonferrous Metals About Role: The role focuses on Battery Metals and Critical Minerals, which are among the most exciting areas in energy transition. Learn how metals play an important role in global decarbonization and be at the forefront of reporting on critical market trends and price developments in battery materials and related markets, such as New Energy Vehicles. The role will focus on producing price assessments for the full suite of Battery Metals – spodumene, lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and black mass – in China, Japan and South Korea. It can also offer opportunities to learn about other key nonferrous metal markets, which may be non-battery-related but have a significant impact on the overall metals industry. The Impact:   The key role is to gather pricing information and market intelligence and then forming that information into price assessments and published market commentaries, news updates and in-depth analysis stories. You will also be in a thought leadership position as Platts develops benchmarks and new assessments. What’s in it for you: You can expand your knowledge of the battery metals and nonferrous metals industry by interacting daily with regional producers, consumers, traders and analysts, sharpening your verbal and written communication skills on the job. Your Skills:  Proven analytical ability and comfortable with handling numbers. Possess exceptional energy, tenacity and ambition to excel in a fast-paced newsroom. Strong written and verbal communication, analysis, and presentation skills Responsibilities: Gathers commodity price information, product price assessments/indices and writes commentary Assess the value of prices fully in line with Platts’ rigorous and published methodologies Reports news stories affecting structural market changes which affect price assessments Maintain high quality, timely and real-time stream of news and pricing feed Work closely with news desk, managers and others to identify news stories about issues affecting market prices Develops, expands and maintains sources and contact relevant to the market area of coverage Effectively manage and develop price reporting coverage in the region Qualifications : Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or similar level university degree Excellent English writing skills, preferably with prior training in pricing, trading and/or analytics Experience or knowledge in commodities or metals will be an advantage Must be proficient in spoken Mandarin; ability to read and write Mandarin is a plus, as the role will require close communication with the Chinese market. Proficiency in Japanese will be an added advantage. Good organizational planning skills; able to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular deadlines.  Able to prioritize quickly and to readjust priorities throughout the day. Self-driven, energetic and proactive Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in a team-oriented, global, multi-cultural environment Must be comfortable with using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint About S&P Global Energy At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and