Senior Principal Analyst, Specialties Polymers and Elastomers Group

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The Role: Senior Principal Analyst, Specialties Polymers and Elastomers Group

The Team: The S&P Global Commodity Insights division is looking to fill a role within its Specialty Chemicals department by hiring a Senior Principal Analyst for the Specialties - Polymers and Elastomers Group. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality market research and insights, focusing on the dynamic landscape of specialty polymers and elastomers. We value collaboration, innovation, and a global mindset, striving to provide impactful solutions to our clients and stakeholders. As part of our team, you will join a group of motivated professionals committed to excellence and industry leadership, helping shape the future of specialty chemicals across EMEA. With this addition, we aim to maintain our team's strength and continuity in providing top-tier research and industry expertise.

The Impact: As a Senior Principal Analyst in the Specialties Polymers and Elastomers Group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the specialty chemicals industry across EMEA. Your expertise will drive the creation of insightful market research that influences key stakeholders and decision-makers. By delivering accurate and timely analysis, you will enhance the value of our Chemical Economics Handbook and Specialty Chemicals Update Program, ensuring our clients have the critical information needed to navigate complex market landscapes. Your contributions will help strengthen S&P Global's reputation as a leader in commodity insights and foster growth within the specialty chemicals sector.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis within the specialty chemicals sector, focusing on polymers and elastomers in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Develop and update market research reports for the Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) and Specialty Chemicals Update Program (SCUP).
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Consulting, Sales, and Commercial teams, to ensure alignment with business objectives and client needs.
• Respond to client and stakeholder inquiries, providing expert guidance and insights into market trends and developments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and ambassador for the specialty chemicals industry across EMEA, representing the division at industry events and conferences.
• Identify growth opportunities and strategic initiatives to enhance the division's market presence and influence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in market research or analysis within the specialty chemicals industry.
• Proven expertise in polymers and elastomers, with a strong understanding of market dynamics in EMEA.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation and report writing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with clients and internal teams.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience working with the Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) and Specialty Chemicals Update Program (SCUP).
• Familiarity with consulting and sales processes within the specialty chemicals sector.
• Ability to represent the company at industry events and conferences, showcasing thought leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, global environment.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to individuals with indefinite right to work in Germany.

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

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