S&P Global · 14 hours ago
Senior Principal Researcher
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yrS&P Global is a leading provider of essential intelligence in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Researcher to join their Carbon research team. The role focuses on analyzing carbon accounting methodologies and contributing to emissions estimation and regulatory insights, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance S&P Global's capabilities in carbon markets and emissions performance.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
Responsibilities
Provide thought leadership and help advance best practices on carbon accounting, and analyze technical aspects of carbon accounting methodologies, standards, policies and regulations
Contribute to the build-out of emission estimation and quantification capabilities across S&P Global Energy’s businesses
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings, collaborate on key initiatives, and facilitate the development of project/initiative deliverables
Contribute to thought leadership pieces through written reports and presentations to both internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
A dynamic, adaptable collaborator, with the ability to work in matrix positions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and to navigate and excel in a complex, matrix organization, and relate successfully to a variety of people
Requires highly effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of fundamentals of GHG estimation, life-cycle accounting, and emissions reporting or knowledge of carbon markets/carbon policy
Background in carbon market policy and regulatory analysis
Must have the ability to work independently with limited oversight
Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance coupled with relevant industry experience, ideally linked to policy
A graduate degree is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
Founded in 1860
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
Leadership Team
Martina Cheung
President and CEO
Rick Goldberg
Chief Financial Officer Market Intelligence
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