Grade Level (for internal use):
08The Role: Operations Specialist
The Team: The Environmental Solutions Team provides infrastructure solutions and services to support the growth of global environmental markets. We work with compliance and voluntary programs to add transparency and to promote participation in these markets. We also support and advise governments as they implement environmental strategies, particularly related to national commitments under the Paris Agreement. Our Team also builds products to promote liquidity and realization of environmental results by interconnecting markets and reducing market friction. Our product suite primarily includes the Environmental Registry and Commodity Tracker.
The Impact:
This role facilitates the implementation of new environmental markets, helping existing markets evolve and mature, enabling connectivity between markets and fostering data transparency and efficiency. The successful candidate will work in the Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services at S&P Global Energy reporting directly to the Manager, Program Operations.
What’s in it for you:
The Operations Specialist role is of a critical nature. It is responsible for the ongoing integrity and operational support of our product suite. This includes implementation of appropriate processes and controls, review and authorization of environmental projects and credit issuances (according to standards’ rules), review and authorization of transfers and retirement of credits, facilitation of accounting processes, client liaison and support services. The responsibilities also include document classification/tagging and the quality assurance of our digitization processes, which feeds continual improvement in our machine learning. Finally, it’s important to maintain client engagement and support services for our products.
This is an exciting opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic candidate to acquire knowledge in the environmental markets and be involved in the design and implementation of the processes around our products. The candidate will work closely with other functions within the firm – Product Management, Business Analysis, Technology, and Quality Assurance to contribute to our product suite roadmap and growth. The candidate will be responsible for executing the operational procedures and processes in support of our product suite.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the review of processes, operational procedures, workflows and documentation requirements. Provide input and feedback in the design and ongoing revision of our processes.
Assist the team in invoice billing; this gives the candidate exposure to our invoicing system and related processes, including reconciliations of account activity
Development of appropriate training materials and presentations; conducting training for program participants.
Establish and maintain relationships with key customers \
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s Degree; environmental/sustainability discipline is a plus
Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI); Knowledge of Automation tools/AI is a plus.
Working in an operational environment with a focus on customer service and operational process improvements (2-3 years of experience)
Data analysis & mapping is a plus
Commercial awareness
Exposure to carbon markets, environmental markets, and energy markets.
Personal competencies
Personal impact
Energetic, self-motivated and pro-active team player
Strong work ethic, attention to detail
Client-service oriented
Communication
Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.
S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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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