Global Lead Chemicals, Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group
S&P Global, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 10
Global Lead Chemicals, Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group. The role is part of the 20+ member Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group, a part of Platts cross‑commodity Market Development & Engagement Group (MD&E). The global leader for chemicals engagement will be responsible for leading development of engagement plans, as well as ensuring execution of engagement activities for global chemicals markets. The global lead will be tasked with leading external engagement meetings in support of Platts commodity pricing. The role will also support the gathering of market intelligence and development of new assessments and market coverage in the region. The successful candidate will also represent Platts at key meetings in the region and work on special projects as needed by the commodity pricing teams and in collaboration with other MD&E teams.
The Global Chemicals SEIG lead will be a critical role to elevate Platts’ visibility in the global chemicals markets, as well as to help drive further market and methodology development globally and to educate markets on the importance and relevance of physical benchmarks. The role also ensures regular outreach to key market participants who are prioritized each year in our engagement benchmark scorecards.
What’s In It For You
Cross departmental visibility (commercial, marketing, client services, Platts, eWindow, content and product).
Lead meetings and presentations to middle, senior and C‑suite managers of major companies and trading houses; industry associations and government officials.
Develop and lead our go‑to market engagement strategy for commodity pricing across global chemicals markets.
Develop strategic messaging for our global chemicals markets; and distill and activate intelligence gathered in the course of engagements.
Global leadership experience.
Responsibilities
Lead engagement strategy planning with the regional team and global teams.
Lead execution of the plan through establishment of meetings and supporting commercially requested meetings.
Learn details across the commodities portfolio to present across topics.
Collaborate with content‑commercial on the Value Add program.
Drive best practice for Market Engagement, including: development of high quality presentation content; development of high quality meeting notes; demonstrating strong presentation and meeting communication skills; demonstrate strong planning skills.
Participate / collaborate in Methodology planning and development in the region.
Contribute to social media content development (blogs; podcasts; webinars).
What We’re Looking For
Solid understanding of global chemicals markets.
Experience in price formation and methodology in those markets.
Previous experience in engaging clients or sources in markets.
Foundational experience with leadership and influencing skills.
Excellent planning and time management skills.
Strong communication skills including: public speaking experience; good listening skills and strong written and oral capabilities.
Exercises critical thinking capabilities.
Multilingual capabilities a plus.
Willingness to travel approximately 30‑40%.
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree with master’s preferable.
Market pricing experience with good understanding of trade flows and workings of global chemicals markets.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent leadership.
Strong track‑record and ability to execute and collaborate across multiple teams.
Good time management and planning capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual.
Compensation and Benefits (US Applicants Only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.
Right To Work Requirements This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
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.
Job ID 324636
Posted On 2026-01-14
Location Houston, Texas, United States
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About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 10
Global Lead Chemicals, Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group. The role is part of the 20+ member Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group, a part of Platts cross‑commodity Market Development & Engagement Group (MD&E). The global leader for chemicals engagement will be responsible for leading development of engagement plans, as well as ensuring execution of engagement activities for global chemicals markets. The global lead will be tasked with leading external engagement meetings in support of Platts commodity pricing. The role will also support the gathering of market intelligence and development of new assessments and market coverage in the region. The successful candidate will also represent Platts at key meetings in the region and work on special projects as needed by the commodity pricing teams and in collaboration with other MD&E teams.
The Global Chemicals SEIG lead will be a critical role to elevate Platts’ visibility in the global chemicals markets, as well as to help drive further market and methodology development globally and to educate markets on the importance and relevance of physical benchmarks. The role also ensures regular outreach to key market participants who are prioritized each year in our engagement benchmark scorecards.
What’s In It For You
Cross departmental visibility (commercial, marketing, client services, Platts, eWindow, content and product).
Lead meetings and presentations to middle, senior and C‑suite managers of major companies and trading houses; industry associations and government officials.
Develop and lead our go‑to market engagement strategy for commodity pricing across global chemicals markets.
Develop strategic messaging for our global chemicals markets; and distill and activate intelligence gathered in the course of engagements.
Global leadership experience.
Responsibilities
Lead engagement strategy planning with the regional team and global teams.
Lead execution of the plan through establishment of meetings and supporting commercially requested meetings.
Learn details across the commodities portfolio to present across topics.
Collaborate with content‑commercial on the Value Add program.
Drive best practice for Market Engagement, including: development of high quality presentation content; development of high quality meeting notes; demonstrating strong presentation and meeting communication skills; demonstrate strong planning skills.
Participate / collaborate in Methodology planning and development in the region.
Contribute to social media content development (blogs; podcasts; webinars).
What We’re Looking For
Solid understanding of global chemicals markets.
Experience in price formation and methodology in those markets.
Previous experience in engaging clients or sources in markets.
Foundational experience with leadership and influencing skills.
Excellent planning and time management skills.
Strong communication skills including: public speaking experience; good listening skills and strong written and oral capabilities.
Exercises critical thinking capabilities.
Multilingual capabilities a plus.
Willingness to travel approximately 30‑40%.
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree with master’s preferable.
Market pricing experience with good understanding of trade flows and workings of global chemicals markets.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent leadership.
Strong track‑record and ability to execute and collaborate across multiple teams.
Good time management and planning capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual.
Compensation and Benefits (US Applicants Only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.
Right To Work Requirements This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
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.
Job ID 324636
Posted On 2026-01-14
Location Houston, Texas, United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr