About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: Associate Director, Datacenters and Energy

The Team: Our team has been at the forefront of the datacenter market for over a decade, delivering both qualitative and quantitative analyses. We provide insights into the companies within the industry, their clients, and the trends affecting the industry across different cities.

The Impact: As an Associate Director, your role will be pivotal in serving a diverse range of clients, including datacenter operators, investors, energy companies, and enterprises. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive coverage of datacenter-specific trends in North America, as well as broader topics like energy management, sustainability, and AI's impact on operations. Your work will guide clients in making informed strategic decisions in the dynamic intersection of AI, datacenter growth, and energy needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Collaborate across S&P Global divisions to develop a new research service at the intersection of AI, datacenter growth, and energy sustainability.
• Establish yourself as a recognized expert in the datacenter and energy sectors.
• Engage with a wide range of professionals, including industry executives and government officials, to expand your network.
• Enjoy the autonomy to manage your research topics and priorities with managerial support.
• Travel across North America to engage with clients and gather market intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead as a key figure in a new focus area within 451 Research and S&P Commodities Insights.
• Create and deliver detailed market reports on the North American datacenter, infrastructure, and energy markets.
• Engage directly with clients, providing insights and solutions.
• Conduct research for client consulting engagements, offering strategic recommendations.
• Share thought leadership through webinars and industry conferences.
• Collaborate across divisions to integrate diverse insights into cohesive analyses.
• Perform quantitative analysis to support strategic insights.
• Contribute to consulting engagements and deliver presentations and reports.
• Utilize your expertise in datacenter and energy industries to drive research initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in the datacenter or energy industries, with knowledge in both preferred.
• Proven ability in quantitative analysis and strategic insight delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills, particularly with capital markets stakeholders.
• Excellent written and presentation skills for effective communication.
• Research experience in support of client consulting engagements.
• Experience in thought leadership through webinars and conferences.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong collaborative skills for cross-division integration.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Interest in public speaking.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.  This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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.

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