Hot Jobs at S&P Global

What’s in it for you:

• In this role, you will conduct research and analysis using S&P Global’s proprietary data to uncover insights into what is driving financial markets. You will be assigned key clients and you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with top European issuers. Using a combination of advanced analytics technology and analyst expertise, we help issuers understand the ''why'' behind the purchase and sale of the company's stock and identify early activist activities.
• Develop expertise in the financial markets on topics such as ESG, activism and investor relations
• Gain exposure to top management and business leaders of some of the largest companies globally
• Thrive in an environment that focuses on powering the markets with essential intelligence needed to make confident decisions about the road ahead

Responsibilities:

• If you are an analytical thinker with ideas and insights to help EMEA issuers engage with global institutional investors, this job is for you.
• Provide clients with actionable insight into activities of global institutional investors
• Develop and maintain advisory relationships with the investor relations and executive teams of clients
• Work together with researchers and analysts globally to identify shareholders of the client
• Use analytical databases and information to support clients to target and engage with institutional investors
• Deliver regular and ad-hoc reports to clients on institutional investor activities in the market as well as market impacting topics
• Participate in the growth and improvement of the team’s service offering to clients

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of the equity markets, investor relations experience desirable
• Strong team player who thrives under pressure and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong Excel skills or data analytical tools
• Analytical and have strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and enjoys new challenges
• Comfortable in working in a dynamic and global environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Ideally 1-3 years work experience or equivalent
• You will be assigned key clients that you will be responsible for and will be able to build strong relationships with IR executives at top European firms
• S&P Global Market Intelligence’s proprietary data will be available to conduct analysis and to build new insight into what is going on in the market. You will have opportunity to publish analytical pieces and give presentations, to build a reputation in the industry
• Multiple languages are an advantage
• Training sessions are available giving your insight into the newest global IR industry topics, developments in ESG, to S&P Global's economists views on the world economy

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As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings for financial institutions. You will be the key contributor to ratings surveillance and new rating assignments, covering all aspects of rating analysis. You will also engage in market research, publications, and other projects as necessary,

Your analytical insights and strategic thinking will contribute to the financial thought leadership in the region, influencing market trends and supporting key initiatives through effective stakeholder engagement.

What You Stand to Gain:

• This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including participating in rating committees, collaborating on research commentaries, and developing your communication skills. You will engage in a dynamic, multicultural environment, enhancing your ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a client-facing portfolio of financial institution ratings, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings and publishing high-quality, forward-looking reports.
• Prepare rating committee materials, update research reports, and lead client meetings, demonstrating effective time management and adaptability.
• Focus on the coverage of banks in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with opportunities to collaborate with analysts in the Middle East and Africa team covering sovereigns and insurance companies.
• Undertake rigorous analytical work and contribute to research and writing well-structured analytical reports.
• Analyze and act upon information quickly to maintain and enhance the quality and timeliness of analysis, showcasing your ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics is preferred.
• A S&P employee at this level typically has 6-8 years of relevant work experience, with sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis for banks and other financial services companies.
• Strong proficiency with figures and the ability to quickly analyze and act upon information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to expand, learn, and make analytical contributions.
• Highly organized, capable of meeting deadlines, and working under time pressure.
• A strong team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
• Independent and critical thinking with a keen eye for innovation, demonstrating leadership and the ability to coach and empower others.

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You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) country risk team, subject matter experts and external contributors developing the forward-looking insights and analysis for our diverse client set. You will participate in cross-capability collaboration and partner within Insights & Analysis, across GI verticals as well as cultivate strategic, internal relationships to deliver timely actionable intelligence and unique insights to our clients from across the public and private sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client driven strategic research on political, business and security-related risks for the SSA region. These will include government stability, expropriation, contract risks, regulatory risks, terrorism, civil unrest, and war
• Deliver analysis on sectors driving economic growth across region, as well analysis on topics related to areas of expansion for GI, including ESG, supply chain and geopolitics. Key regional focus for the role will be on southern and Francophone Africa
• Maintain existing products and deliverables, meeting S&P Global’s methodological and high-quality standards, and ensuring they reflect latest analytical views in a forward-looking, commercially relevant and timely manner
• Maintain and grow a resilient and flexible network of external contributors across countries of coverage
• Engage in innovative approaches to analysis and forecasting, including via the uses of new research methods, tools and GI proprietary data
• Interact directly with clients through formal presentations, consultancy projects, tailored client work, and media engagements
• Uphold S&P Global's high stands of quality and style (verbal and written communication) and a regional team culture espousing key values of inclusion, diversity, agility, accountability, commercial relevance and collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in politics, international relations, or a closely related field
• Deep understanding of the Francophone African region’s political, security and business environment
• Proficiency in a widely spoken regional language, particularly French, will be an advantage.
• 5+ years of related analysis experience
• Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to stay on task, meet deadlines and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal) and fluency in English
• Work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong self-awareness and cultural intelligence
• Experience working or living in-region desired
   

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The Data Analyst role contributes to the business by supporting our macroeconomic and financial product delivering critical data and helping our customers make investment decisions. Data gathered and maintained constitutes the route of many S&P Global Market Intelligence businesses. It is crucial for GIA forecasts and analysis.

What’s in it for you:

• Development opportunity
• Great atmosphere; teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Update macroeconomic, financial, and industry data in specified time frame
• Rebase data and recalculate history as needed or work on data revisions in case of methodology changes
• Data addition as requested by manager
• Quality control of all supported data
• Collaborate with Analysts to provide help in day-to-day questions/issues
• Provide second level support to customer via the ticket system

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics
• 2-3 years’ experience in economic and financial data
• Excellent computer and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• English (French, Portuguese would be an advantage)
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