About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

Principal Analyst, Turkey & Middle East Ferrous Metals Markets 

Location: Istanbul, Turkey 
Grade Level (for internal use): 10 

The Team 

Join S&P Global Energy’s Metals & Mining Research team, a global group of analysts delivering market-leading insights across steel, ferrous scrap, metallics, iron ore, metallurgical coal and low-carbon steel markets. 

Responsibilities and Impact 

We are seeking a Principal Analyst to lead and expand our research coverage of Turkey and Middle East ferrous metals markets. This is a unique opportunity to help build a strategically important growth area for our Metals & Mining business. 

The successful candidate will take ownership of our established Turkey ferrous scrap price forecast while developing new research and forecasting capabilities across scrap, metallics, direct reduced iron (DRI), hot briquetted iron (HBI), steel production and emerging low-carbon steel supply chains. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Maintaining and enhancing Turkey ferrous scrap market forecasts and analysis. 

• Developing supply-demand models, market outlooks and price forecasts for key ferrous commodities across Turkey and the Middle East. 

• Tracking regional steel, DRI and metallics capacity developments, trade flows and market trends. 

• Building relationships with steelmakers, traders, raw material suppliers and other industry participants. 

• Producing high-quality research, market commentary and client presentations. 

• Supporting business growth through client engagement, webinars, conferences and industry events. 

• Collaborating with global research, analytics, product and commercial teams. 

What We're Looking For 

Basic Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Turkey and/or Middle East ferrous markets. 

• Established network across regional steel, scrap or metallics industries. 

• Experience in commodity markets, market research, consulting, industry analysis or related fields. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams. 

• Interest in global commodity markets and supply-demand analysis. 

• Fluency in Turkish & English.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with large datasets and forecasting models. 

• Experience with supply-demand modelling and commodity forecasting. 

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL or Python. 

What's In It For You 

• Opportunity to become a leading expert on Turkey and Middle East ferrous markets. 

• Build and shape a high-growth research franchise within S&P Global Energy.  

• Engage directly with senior industry participants and decision-makers. 

• Represent S&P Global at conferences, webinars and client events. 

• Work alongside a globally recognized team of ferrous market specialists. 

This role would appeal to candidates who are excited by the opportunity to build coverage from the ground up, rather than simply maintain an existing forecast portfolio. 

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

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