About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

S&P Global Energy CERA

The Role: Japan Power and Renewables Principal Research Analyst

Grade/Level: 10

The Location: Tokyo, Japan (preferred)/ Seoul, South Korea/ Beijing/Shanghai, China/ Singapore

The Team: S&P Global Energy CERA is looking for a Principal Research Analyst to oversee our Japan Power and Renewables market research. S&P Global Energy CERA is a global team responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting global energy commodities markets and prices. We provide forward-looking insights through the development of analytical tools, research, and models, engaging with clients through written reports, presentations and direct interactions.

The Impact: This position carries significant responsibilities for all new and existing research content related to the Japan power and renewables market. Research topics include policy, regulation, market reforms, power trading activities, tariffs, emerging technologies, and commodities relevant to power and renewables markets. Modelling short- and long-term outlooks is also an essential part of the role. Our analysis supports our subscription services delivered under our market-leading product line, servicing a wide range of customers across the energy industry.

What's in it for you: This role offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional expertise and demonstrate thought leadership, positioning yourself as a recognized authority in the industry. An integral member of the Global Power and Renewables team, you will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technology, and continuous learning. Together, we aim to develop a holistic, cross-commodity global analysis framework that delivers impactful insights and drives strategic decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, extracting actionable insights to deliver succinct, high-quality presentations and reports that help clients make better-informed risk management, and investment decisions.
• Analyze market fundamentals, regulatory developments, price trends, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and interpret policy changes, market reforms, and sector developments; synthesizing implications for clients.
• Lead the development of long-term outlooks, including assumptions development, data gathering and reproducible workflows.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to spot emerging trends and anticipate market movements.
• Engage clients directly by presenting research outcomes, enhancing relationships and driving growth.
• Represent S&P Global Energy at events such as webinars, energy briefings, forums and conferences; build a strong professional network and position yourself as a thought leader.
• Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for integrating cross-commodity analysis, offering greater value to customers.

What We're Looking For:

• Five to eight years of experience in the energy industry, consultancy, financial services, or other knowledge-driven organizations.
• Knowledge of Japan power and renewable energy market, with expertise in areas such as power trading, market planning, market operations, policy-analysis, asset development, or project financing.
• Exceptional English and Japanese language skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement experience are required, with the ability to effectively present research to clients through reports, calls and live/web-based conferences.
• Excellent communication skills, concise written style, and strong presentation abilities to provide insightful analysis in compelling and straightforward content.
• Qualitative research skills: ability to interpret policy documents, regulatory rulings, and stakeholder positions.
• Quantitative research skills: proficiency in data collection, processing, transformation and forecasting; ability to build transparent methodologies with documented assumptions.
• Strong Excel skills required; experience with analytical software, forecasting tools and programming languages (Python, R) is a plus.
• Self-driven, with excellent problem-solving abilities and outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and deliverables.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continual learning and development.
• A bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, or a related field with relevant energy market experience; advanced degrees are a plus.

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 

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.

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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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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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