Lng Research and Financial Analyst

**LNG Research and Financial Analyst**:- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil- Research- **Job Description**:**About The Role**:**Grade Level (for internal use)**:09** The Team**:Commodity Insights Analytics is looking for an analyst to support S&P Global’s LNG subscription service through a focus on financial and economic analysis of liquefaction projects around the world, as well as a targeted market analysis of those within North America. This role will involve research and modelling of project-level cash flow drivers, including capital expenditures, local tax obligations, and bilateral contract pricing terms. It will also include writing forward-looking market commentary on the North American LNG industry. Leveraging your strong research and modelling skills, as well as your clear understanding of generally accepted financial analysis concepts, this role will be central to building upon our market-leading LNG service.**Responsibilities and Impact**:Commodity Insights is a global team responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting global LNG markets and prices. This exciting role will be pivotal in maintaining a robust financial analysis function and creating key market commentaries for clients to understand the North American market. You will be contributing to the deep expertise upon which a broad base of leading companies has come to rely. Our analysis serves a wide range of customers across the energy industry. This is a role with significant potential for development. You will be a key member of the Commodity Insights LNG team, assisting in the synthesis of an integrated, cross-commodity, global analysis offering. In addition, there will be opportunities to participate in customer-facing activities.- Research and integrate our current views on key valuation drivers associated with LNG liquefaction projects into team models- Research, analyze, and communicate all factors that contribute to the current and expected future value of LNG in North American markets, and their interaction with global energy markets- Deliver succinct, high-quality, and accurate charts, presentations, and reports that help core readership make better-informed trading, risk management, and investment decisions- Spot and identify emerging trends early and, where possible, anticipate market movements by developing a solid understanding of natural gas/LNG trading, modeling, and forecasting- Engage with clients, market experts, and prospects (limited travel will be required)- Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for the integration of cross-commodity analysis to offer greater value to customers**What We’re Looking For**:- Knowledge of North American natural gas and/or LNG markets. Experience in other markets such as power, coal, and oil is a plus- Strong Excel skills are fundamental to success in this role- Verbal and written fluency in English is essential, knowledge of Spanish seen favorably; ability to clearly communicate in English to a broad group of people is foundational- Ability to recognize trends and develop logical conclusions- Demonstrable understanding of project-level valuation and analysis concepts and modelling. Clear experience with and fluency in concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, EBITDA, leverage, net operating loss carryforwards, etc. are fundamental to this role.- Clear and concise writing style, and strong communication and presentation skills to provide insightful analysis in compelling and straightforward content- Motivation to seek out new assignments and act on opportunities- Comfortable with high levels of individual responsibility and accountability- Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continually learn and develop***Please Include Both A Resume And A Cover Letter With Your Application. Ensure That Both Documents Are In English For Consideration.**:**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.**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