Analyst – Chemicals, Methanol & Derivatives

S&P Global

Analyst generating chemical market intelligence for Methanol & Derivatives team at S&P Global. Engaging with stakeholders to produce insightful market reports and analyses.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform modelling and analysis activities to develop and improve existing analytical models
Conduct research into areas relative to the chemical industry (technology, company information, consumption pattern and drivers), identifying new data sources and statistical analysis of results.
Support subject matter experts in the development and maintenance of supply/demand balances, trade flows, and price forecasts.
Write industry reports linked to the industry value chain covered.
Author Chemical Economics Handbook reports by leveraging own market knowledge and collaborating with internal subject-matter experts to translate the latest insights into clear, well-structured, publication-ready research that meets high editorial standards.
Respond to client inquiries and provide expert insight on covered markets either directly or by liaising with subject-matter experts.
Prepare presentations and develop presentation skills to engage with clients.
Work closely with other individuals and teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information and publications to clients.
Respond to client requests for data and analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Young professional with up to 5 years' industry experience in commodity markets with previous experience analysing petrochemical markets a plus – open to recent graduate with relevant academic background.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, or Business. Other numerate disciplines with equivalent experience within the chemical industry also considered.
This role is data-heavy so ability to manipulate and present data is essential.
Expert status in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel essential, with a working knowledge of Power BI/Tableau, SQL and/or Python a positive.
Tenacity, with a natural curiosity about energy, chemical markets and sustainability.
Well-rounded communication skills with good listening techniques, a concise writing style, strong verbal skills and attention to detail.
The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
Flexibility to work in a global team environment, spanning multiple time-zones, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team to meet our objectives.
Adept at managing multiple tasks for different stakeholders and adhering to regular deadlines, with the ability to adjust individual priorities based upon team goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstatistical analysisdata manipulationpresentation skillsmarket analysissupply/demand balanceprice forecastingreport writingchemical modelingcommodity market analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillslistening techniqueswriting skillsverbal skillsattention to detailflexibilitycollaborationtenacitycuriositytask management