About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Lead Research Analyst & Manager , Agricultural Sustainability , Agri business Research * *

The Team: We are currently looking for a Agricultural specialist to join S&P Global Commodity Insights’ dynamic Agribusiness Research, to help driving Agribusiness Sustainability data and research. Agribusiness group offers data and research solutions on major crops and food commodities, fertilizers, biofuels, crop science and animal health.

Work schedule: Full time

The Role :  We are seeking an Agricultural specialist able to develop and drive research and insights in Sustainability in Agribusiness to support our customer base on their sustainability journey. These include researching, gathering data and developing insights on ESG trends and risks in Agribusiness, climate impact on crops and trade, regulatory frameworks, emissions, and carbon negative opportunities for the industry.

Responsibilities: We are searching for people that are passionate about sustainability and would like to join an international agribusiness team of like-minded people, driven to deliver excellence. You are applying for a dynamic career path within a passionate and fast paced environment. More specifically, responsibilities include:

• Apply technical agricultural knowledge to assess and optimize sustainable agricultural products for our clients.

• Conduct analyses, feasibility studies and economic impact assessments of sustainable agriculture initiatives.

• Evaluate financial and economic implications of sustainability in agriculture practices and provide key insights to clients on key performance indicators.

• Employ GREET model and/or other relevant tools to evaluate the environmental performance and sustainability of various agricultural systems, practices and technologies.

• Manage a team of research analysts to drive insights, data compilation and other research duties.

• Conduct and validate the quality of data & insights.

• Ensure strong collaboration with the Centre for Emissions Excellence,the Data Science teams and other internal stakeholders at S&P Global.

• Engage with customers and potential customers, demonstratingexpertise and acting as ambassador for S&P Global pursuit of analytical excellence

• Develop and deliver presentations and thought leadership on topics around Sustainability in Agribusiness

Your Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in food & agriculture or agriculture economics, with some courses in ESG trends in agriculture.

• At least 12 years of relevant experience

• Experience with performing Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of agricultural value chain is highly desirable.

• Experience in Climate Scenario Analysis and risk management in agribusiness

• Experience of working in sustainability in a corporate environment is preferred

• Strong analytical skills with an acute attention to detail

• Excellent spoken and written English skills

Your Soft Skills:

• A strong interest in sustainability and agribusiness

• The ability to work independently and in an organized manner

• Goal and team-orientation

• Innovative thinking and proactive behavior

• Strong communication and presentation 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.

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:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 295833

Posted On: 2024-05-31

Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia