LNG Research and Financial Analyst

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Team

Commodity Insights Analytics is looking for an analyst to support S&P Global’s LNG subscription service through a focus on financial and economic analysis of liquefaction projects around the world, as well as a targeted market analysis of those within North America. This role will involve research and modelling of project-level cash flow drivers, including capital expenditures, local tax obligations, and bilateral contract pricing terms. It will also include writing forward-looking market commentary on the North American LNG industry. Leveraging your strong research and modelling skills, as well as your clear understanding of generally accepted financial analysis concepts, this role will be central to building upon our market-leading LNG service.

Responsibilities And Impact

Commodity Insights is a global team responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting global LNG markets and prices. This exciting role will be pivotal in maintaining a robust financial analysis function and creating key market commentaries for clients to understand the North American market. You will be contributing to the deep expertise upon which a broad base of leading companies has come to rely. Our analysis serves a wide range of customers across the energy industry. This is a role with significant potential for development. You will be a key member of the Commodity Insights LNG team, assisting in the synthesis of an integrated, cross-commodity, global analysis offering. In addition, there will be opportunities to participate in customer-facing activities.

• Research and integrate our current views on key valuation drivers associated with LNG liquefaction projects into team models
• Research, analyze, and communicate all factors that contribute to the current and expected future value of LNG in North American markets, and their interaction with global energy markets
• Deliver succinct, high-quality, and accurate charts, presentations, and reports that help core readership make better-informed trading, risk management, and investment decisions
• Spot and identify emerging trends early and, where possible, anticipate market movements by developing a solid understanding of natural gas/LNG trading, modeling, and forecasting
• Engage with clients, market experts, and prospects (limited travel will be required)
• Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for the integration of cross-commodity analysis to offer greater value to customers

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of North American natural gas and/or LNG markets. Experience in other markets such as power, coal, and oil is a plus
• Strong Excel skills are fundamental to success in this role
• Verbal and written fluency in English is essential, knowledge of Spanish seen favorably; ability to clearly communicate in English to a broad group of people is foundational
• Ability to recognize trends and develop logical conclusions
• Demonstrable understanding of project-level valuation and analysis concepts and modelling. Clear experience with and fluency in concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, EBITDA, leverage, net operating loss carryforwards, etc. are fundamental to this role.
• Clear and concise writing style, and strong communication and presentation skills to provide insightful analysis in compelling and straightforward content
• Motivation to seek out new assignments and act on opportunities
• Comfortable with high levels of individual responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continually learn and develop
• Please include a cover letter**

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

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

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20 – Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 – Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings – (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 315627

Posted On: 2025-05-10

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil