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Price Group Partner, Established Benchmarks | London, UK (London)


Company : S&P Global


Location : Wandsworth, London


Created : 2025-07-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Role:Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Grade Level (for internal use):11The Team :This is an outstanding opportunity to join the world's leading price reporting organization as it continues to develop its strong presence in the global commodity markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to commodities markets. Price Group is an integral part of the price assessment content team and collaborates across all functions within Platts globally. Focused on price assessment methodology development and deployment, the group also manages the dissemination of market reporting best practices. Many of Price Group's functions are designed to deliver on our governance model based on our Editorial Standards.What's in it for you : Platts price assessments underpin more than 250 global commodity price benchmarks cleared by more than 1200 financial contracts - across more than six global exchanges. The PG Partner has the opportunity to lead methodology development, as well as price resolution and market reporting best practice, supporting our frontline reporting teams. The PG Partner will lead the advancement and defense of our world-class pricing methodologies, supporting the Established Benchmarks group, which spans Crude Oil, Refined Products, Generating Fuels (power, natural gas, coal nuclear), LNG and Metals. Primary sector partnership with this role will be with the crude and fuel oil team.The Impact :Thought leadership in market evolution, methodology change and development, maintaining the highest standards and integrity of Platts price assessments. This includes:All aspects of methodology development including the conceptualization of new ideas, partnering senior management and regional teams that lead day-to-day market reporting and price assessment activities resulting in the successful benchmark protection and development.Extensive cross commodity external engagement supporting methodology research and development and educating the market through strategic engagement programs, with the main players and active trading communityIssue resolution resulting in the highest standards being maintained, building trust in the standards and processes in placeCollaboration with other colleagues in Market Development & Engagement, particularly the Market Integrity & Review team and the Strategic Engagement & Intelligence Group, as well as other functional groups internally, resulting in the consistent execution of Platts methodology and the maintenance of robust price assessmentsEnsuring the methodology process is followed and reviewing and approving updates as defined in Platts editorial standardsEnsuring our methodology development and change is conducted in line with Platts governance model and is aligned with the IOSCO Principles for Price Reporting Agencies and the EBMRSupporting the escalation and resolution of assessment complaints and in-depth price reviews, building confidence in the integrity of Platts processes and standardsSupport the curation of best practice documentation that is referenced by price reporting teamsLead annual commodity team process for updating methodology documentationResponsible for driving best practices across commodity group, through training of front line, and helping instill integrity into Platts assessmentsMentoring front-line around external messaging, by sharing experience, helping build trust with customerResponsibilities:Lead global price assessment methodology development working with the commodity leadership and managersCollaborate with other methodology development specialists and price group operations to ensure alignment / share knowledge / ideas and resource projects efficientlyAdvise and partner with the Sector heads and Senior management on market and methodology development / new marketsEngage with internal and external Stakeholders of methodology change process and collaborate with other functional groups such as BCQ, Product, Product Development, and CommercialLead editorial governance through appropriate capture of key change procedures and processes for methodology development and methodology change projectsLeverage presentation opportunities at industry events/conferences raising the visibility of Platts prices/benchmarks and the relevance of the methodologyManage price assessment complaints, escalating to Sector head and Price Group colleagues as appropriate to ensure resolutionJointly approving corrections as required in line with editorial standardsLead sector escalation point/deal with price assessment complaints & escalate appropriately to ensure resolution. Jointly approve corrections as needed in line with editorial standards. Liaise and support MOC Operations PG review process when requiredMentor frontline editors and demonstrate best practice in market reporting and implementation of methodologyWhat We're Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications :4+ years in pricing with a detailed knowledge of assessment methods and processes for executing changes to pricing methodology and the introduction of new pricing assessmentsDegree educated (business, finance, economics, etc)Proven strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to influence across the organizationSubject matter expert in commodities/trading/markets and the competitive landscape and specialized knowledge of at least one commodity sectorProven strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to influence across the organization.Strong presentation skills to present at industry events, professional associations and conferencesTenacity and the ability to gain buy-in to decisions and drive issues to completionPrevious management experience and strong leadership ability which utilizes influence and promotes team collaboration and development as well as personal accountabilityAssertive with independent mind who operates with facts and pushes back with respectAbout S&P Global Commodity InsightsAt 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, PartnershipAt 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 competit