Research Analyst, Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
09
The Team:

You will report to the Americas Light Vehicle Sales forecasting manager, while working with experienced analysts from around the globe. You will join highly motivated analysts who foster teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The S&P Global Mobility North American Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting requires an individual to help maintain and grow that forecast service. North America is one of the key regions in the global automotive marketplace. Therefore, this service needs strong local analytics and representation.

This is a highly visible position as OEMs and suppliers alike are transitioning towards an electrified future. You will have a front row seat and the opportunity to inform clients on numerous vehicle demand and powertrain related topics.
 

• Researching and analyzing the Canadian light vehicle market, creating forecasts, custom reports, and intelligence briefings for clients.
• Networking with key contacts in the automotive market to validate data and exchange intelligence.
• Assist in maintaining S&P Global Mobility's Light Vehicle Sales Forecasts and related products, including our Canadian powertrain and vehicle electrification outlooks.
• Demand forecasting: Data coordination, data analysis and market forecasts. Understands and applies S&P Global Mobility forecast methodology/model; effectively utilizes S&P Global Mobility tools and data sources to form sound forecast conclusions; effectively utilizes S&P Global Mobility databases; Supports forecast assumptions with clients.
• Powertrain forecasting: Interpreting regulation and industry decarbonization research. Regional and OEM level analysis for sales-based powertrain forecasts.
• Analytics and data modelling: Building, supporting, and maintaining stable data workflows/pipelines from multiple sources. Understand the need from the stakeholders and fellow analysts and translate the need into well designed and developed systems.
• Collaboration: Project work involvement, including cross-regional and cross-team projects as needed

What We're Looking For:
 

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in economics, business, or equivalent in industry related experience preferably within the Canadian automotive market.
• Basic skills in data analytics tools such as Python, KNIME, Alteryx, R or similar.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office to include proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills to include writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills with both large and small audiences.
• Strong analysis skills and the ability to assess and interpret information.
• Well-developed relationship building skills.
• Passion for the automotive industry and working in a dynamic international team.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

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-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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. 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

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