Data Scientist

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Data Scientist – S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global is looking for a data scientist who will part of our Data Science and Modelling team, the ideal candidate should be highly motivated and goal-oriented, with an encouraging attitude of working in a very dynamic work environment with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.

Job summary:

As a Data Scientist at S&P Global, you will apply your advanced analytics skills to transform our vast datasets into tangible business value. You will slice and dice data, analyse information, communicate your findings and collaborate on product development. Outcome of your work will serve multiple business purposes, from commercialized software solution development, driving internal business decisions, to consulting external clients.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will drive business decisions based on the insight obtained from the data.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
• Selecting features, building and optimizing machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of new products.
• Analyse data for trends and patterns, understanding insight from data with a unbiassed mindset.
• Implement different analytical methodologies to help solve various problems related to the energy industry.
• Close collaboration with software developers and machine learning engineers in the implementation of analytical models into production or commercialization.
• Develop and utilize algorithms to perform error analysis to improve model uniformity and accuracy.
• Communicate your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a very dynamic, research-oriented team with several projects under construction in parallel.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a highly quantitative field: Computer Science, Machine Learning, Geology, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.
• Proficiency with data mining, knowledge of probability theory and advanced statistical techniques.
• Experience with regression analysis (beyond linear regression), supervised learning, unsupervised learning or time-series analysis.
• Experience with scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, Matlab)
• Experience accessing and manipulating data in SQL database environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with management, reservoir characterization teams, engineering teams, clients, and other stake holders.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Recent work or internship experience in an advanced data analytics role.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., C#/C++, Java).
• Knowledge of deep learning and related toolkits: Tensorflow, PyTorch, Keras, etc.
• Knowledge of the energy industry, understanding the different challenges and potential solutions.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy:

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy. 

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.
 

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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. 

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