Market Analyst, Clean Energy Technologies & Supply Chains

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About the Role:

The Team: S&P Global Commodity Insights is a leading provider of comprehensive data and insight on clean energy markets, including detailed coverage of technology developments and supply chain dynamics. We are looking to hire a Market Analyst in Penang, Malaysia, to join our expanding global team. Our group spans multiple continents Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and collaborates closely to deliver actionable intelligence to clients seeking to navigate the evolving clean energy landscape.

The Impact: As a Market Analyst specializing in clean energy technologies and supply chains, you will shape critical business decisions for a diverse client base—from established global energy companies to emerging technology startups. By managing proprietary datasets, producing high-quality research, and liaising with customers, you will become an essential contributor to our analytical output and thought leadership in the energy transition space.

What’s in it for you:

• Develop deep expertise: You will gain a comprehensive understanding of leading-edge clean energy technologies (such as solar, wind, and battery storage) and their supply chains, from raw materials to project deployment.
• Expand your global network: You will collaborate with industry experts and analysts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, broadening your professional perspective and exposure to diverse markets.
• Refine critical skills: You will sharpen your analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities, driving innovation in our proprietary databases and research outputs.
• Elevate your profile: You will contribute to high-impact reports, client presentations, and webinars, earning recognition as a trusted source of insight in the fast-evolving clean energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• We seek a candidate with established knowledge and a keen interest in the renewable energy sector, ideally with prior experience in a research analyst role.
• In this role, you will collect and maintain up-to-date information on projects, policies, raw materials, manufacturing, logistics, and other critical supply chain data, continuously improving our proprietary databases for both internal and external use.
• You will identify market trends, policy changes, and stakeholder activities relevant to clean energy technology and supply chain developments, synthesizing complex information into clear, data-driven reports and research papers.
• You will also collaborate closely with colleagues in different regions, aligning methodologies and analytical approaches while contributing to broader thought leadership initiatives such as webinars, workshops, and executive briefings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated interest or background in clean energy technologies or energy-related supply chains (academic, professional, or research-based).
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data handling, including Excel or equivalent tools, with the ability to analyze large datasets and discern market signals and trends.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey data and conclusions clearly to diverse audiences.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; Mandarin Chinese language skills are a significant advantage.
• Collaboration: Aptitude for working in a geographically dispersed team, adapting to different cultural norms, and aligning work with shared objectives.
• Technical & Economic Literacy: Ability to understand both the technical underpinnings of clean energy solutions and the economic factors driving market shifts.

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.