Apprentice - Sustainable1 Commercial Strategic Initiatives null

Your role

S&P Global is actively seeking non-technical young graduates and postgraduates from the classes of 2023 and 2024 for an apprenticeship opportunity lasting 11 months. This position is designed to immerse candidates in strategic initiatives focused on sustainability within commercial operations. It promises to equip apprentices with practical expertise through hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts at S&P Global.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Sustainable1 Commercial Leadership Team in the development, delivery, and monitoring of Cross-Divisional and Segment-Led strategic initiatives.
• There are named members of the commercial leadership team responsible for various parts of the Cross-Divisional and Segment strategic initiatives. Your responsibility will be to support them as a project manager throughout the process of defining collaboration initiatives, setting and monitoring mutually agreed KPIs, and robust regular reporting to executives.
• For each of the 5 S&P Global divisions (Market Intelligence, Index, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility) there is a member of the S1 Commercial Leadership Team responsible for ensuring cross-divisional success. You will be supporting each of them to arrange regular meetings with divisional counterparts, take notes, and summarize the agreed initiatives and KPIs. You will also be responsible for collating from various internal sources the progress against the agreed KPIs and preparing the reports on progress to senior executives.
• Similarly, for their Segment-Led strategy, you will be particularly focused on supporting the Bank Segment Lead, who is responsible for setting their commercial strategy for banks, considering the needs of the 5 divisions. You will be responsible for project managing this initiative, including setting up internal meetings with regional bank specialists within Sustainable1 and summarizing the regional perspectives, which will contribute to their strategic plan. Their commercial segment strategy works closely with their product segment strategy so you will also be responsible for supporting that liaison.
• For their largest clients, the Strategic Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial lead in tracking the progress against key objectives, including the development of client plans, expanding their coverage of key personas, and the growth of revenue and opportunities across divisions.

About you

What they are looking for:

• Highly motivated self-starter with good analytical skills, initiative, and an ability to work independently.
• Work experience or studies related to the banking industry are highly desirable.
• Experience, knowledge, or interest in sustainability would be advantageous, including a baseline understanding of key themes, regulatory drivers, and trends.
• Excellent organization skills, structured approach to planning, note taking, and summarizing information.
• Strong MS Office skills as there will be a large reliance on processing and presenting information on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Appetite to learn from a wide variety of sustainability experts, which would also entail the flexibility to work across time zones globally.
• Ability to condense high volumes of data into digestible formats in an articulate way.

Basic qualifications:

• Non-tech fresh graduates/postgraduates i.e. MBA (Marketing/Analytics) /BBA / B.Com / M.Com /  B.Sc eco. / M.Sc Eco  (Year of passing 2023 and 2024 only)
• Knowledge of the banking industry, departments, and key personas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willing to work in a Hybrid work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-versed with Web Research and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to think creatively and identify and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven atmosphere.
• Ability to interact at many levels and to face and deal with issues maturely and professionally.
• Good analytical and logical reasoning skills with a Positive attitude toward work
• Comfortable taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness.
• Prior work experience in the field of ESG research, corporate sustainability, or sustainability investing is an added advantage.

Compensation & benefits:

If you join as a full-time employee, you will have access to the following:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• S&P Global proudly supports nine People Resource Groups (PRGs) at the organization to support the acquisition, engagement, and development of diverse talent.
• 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.

Training & development

At S&P Global, professionals are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of complex industry interconnections, spanning economics, shipping, automotive, commodities trading, oil and gas, financials, and sustainability. This empowers them to navigate challenges adeptly and leverage emerging opportunities. By cultivating this deep understanding, S&P Global enables professionals to make strategic decisions that foster innovation and drive success in their respective fields.

Career progression

S&P Global prioritizes continuous learning, professional growth, and impactful contributions across diverse industries. Employees benefit from robust training programs, mentorship opportunities, and a global network of experts, fostering skill enhancement and leadership development. The company's emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and performance recognition ensures that career advancement aligns with individual goals and organizational success in a dynamic global environment.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• spglobal.com/en/explore-s-p-global/careers
• spglobal.com/en/research-insights/experts#q=&rows=20&pagenum=1
• youtube.com/@spglobalproud