Associate Director Consultant, Chemical

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Grade: 12 (For Internal Purposes)
About the Role: Associate Director Consultant, Chemicals.

For this position we see a strong focus on identifying and securing opportunities for our chemical consulting business, both in Poland and broadly in Europe. We regard the Candidate’s ability to lead and execute consulting work as a significant added value.

The Team: As an Associate Director, being part of our Chemicals consulting business is to convert his or her experience, knowledge, insights and analysis along with S&P’s knowledge base into sustainable, profitable S&P bespoke consulting services. Marketing S&P’s expertise and himself/herself as an expert with professionalism are essential to this role

Impact and Responsibilities:

This role plays a pivotal role in advancing our consulting / advisory business in Europe through the provision of bespoke consulting services that includes the development of winning proposals and management of consulting projects, as well as delivery of engagements to clients.

• Develop bespoke chemical consulting business in Poland, East Europe, West Europe.
• Pursue new leads generated from various channels and turn them into consulting engagements.
• Prepare high-quality single-client proposals. This requires clear written and verbal communication skills and analytical creativity to determine deliverables that best serve client needs and budget, and maximize the service which S&P can provide.
• Manage the full chain from client relationship building, opportunity identification, proposal development, the closing of sale, and the delivery of work.
• Lead or support consulting engagements such as market studies, feasibility studies, competitiveness analysis, strategic planning, and due diligence review.

• Maintain general knowledge of various chemical sectors (petrochemicals including olefins, aromatics, plastics, chlor-alkali; fertilizers, specialty chemicals, end users, and renewables) for interaction with clients.

What We are Looking For:

• Ten years+ of consulting experience, ideally with a major international chemical consulting firm, professional firm or association, or equivalent years in a business planning, business development, Marketing and sales, and/or strategy development position within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in managing large and complex studies.
• Good knowledge of the chemical players and industry in Poland and/or Europe. Some prior relationship with key decision makers and stakeholders of the industry a plus.
• Knowledge of various chemicals and relevant technologies would be preferred.
• Ability to travel as required in Poland and within Europe.  Travel requirements will vary depending on client situations.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of independence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree equivalent or above. Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree would be preferred. MBA would be a plus.
• Fluent English Language speaker. German, Russian, or other European language skills a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. 

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.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

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.

Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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.