About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

Department overview:

Financial Risk Analytics (FRA) delivers enterprise risk solutions to some of the largest firms in the financial services industry, and is part of S&P Global, a dynamic entrepreneurial company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

FRA is currently investing in their technology platform to develop a number of new revenue generating products, leveraging open source and big data technologies. These include visualisation, risk aggregation and smart data initiatives that address new data, risk and regulatory requirements and are highly visible and strategic within the organisation. FRA also uses successful conventional technologies such as distributed computing based on grids, large data formats, and message queue for both batch and real-time what-if type calculations.

These initiatives are using best of breed technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, HDFS, HBase, Cassandra along with in-house developed technologies, and the successful candidate will be working in a fast paced, dynamic team environment, building commercial products which are at the heart of the business.

The Client Onboarding, Integration and Support Services team is responsible for delivering our solutions to our clients, from pre-sales through to go-live.

Position summary:

This position is for a London-based Senior Consultant running FRA client projects across EMEA. In addition to the detailed job description below, client relationship management is an important requirement of the role. Ensuring a high level of satisfaction through effective management of client needs is a core part of consulting in FRA.

Duties & accountabilities:

• Manage a portfolio of FRA prospects and clients in managing and controlling a wide variety of project activities

• Prepare and execute on senior stakeholder reporting and communication needs

• Effectively communicate overall project status to internal and external stakeholders

• Balance the resourcing schedule for in-progress and planned project work

• Provide an ongoing risk management capability for the business

• Prepare and maintain business case and project initiation materials, including the ongoing project pipeline

• Prioritise tasks and effectively manage day to day issues

• Problem solving through Python scripting

• Includes taking complete ownership of the steps that needs to be taken to deliver daily results to clients

• Quality check input and output data, including development and implementation of Python scripts

• Troubleshoot errors and work with internal groups to provide resolution

• Respond to client requests by providing detailed analysis and feedback

What we're looking for:

• University degree

• Prince 2 qualified or equivalent experience preferable

• Must have experience of technology projects

• Experience with financial risk technology preferred

• Understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and risk practices within banks is essential

• Experience managing successful and complex technology projects

• Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced business environment managing multiple tasks and deadlines

• Adept at building and maintaining trusted and respected relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels

• Able to positively engage with, and contribute to, the wider global team

• Willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to accommodate client deadlines

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

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

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. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 305083

Posted On: 2024-07-15

Location: London, United Kingdom