Market Risk Analyst - Product

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Team: 

Financial Risk Analytics provides products and solutions to financial institutions to measure and manage their market risk, counterparty credit risk, regulatory risk capital and derivative valuation adjustments. Our solutions combine advanced analytics and technology, including a fully vectorized pricing library, machine learning, and a scalable Big Data stack, and are used by clients ranging from the largest tier-one banks to smaller specialist firms. 

Financial Risk Analytics is seeking a motivated product analyst to join our team in London to support our Market Risk solution

The Impact: 

In this role, you will help shape and deliver enhancements to our Market Risk product by translating client, market, and internal stakeholder needs into clear product requirements. You will support the achievement of team goals through your own personal contribution, focus on the quality of your work, seek guidance where needed, and share insights that help the broader team strengthen our solutions for financial institutions. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the execution of the product roadmap for our Market Risk solution, helping ensure product priorities are clearly understood and delivered to a high standard. 

• Assist in the delivery of new product features, communicating regularly with the product team and clarifying priorities where needed to guide your work. 

• Research and design functionality, create product feature specifications, coordinate implementation, and prepare documentation for new features. 

• Coordinate with data, software, and financial engineering teams on the development, testing, and implementation of new risk models, ensuring that data and analytics are tightly integrated. 

• Develop analytical tools and prototypes for new features prior to implementation, using feedback and observation to build your product and technical understanding. 

• Develop into a trusted product contact for the team, helping ensure each component works end to end and escalating questions or issues appropriately. 

• Support current and prospective clients by helping respond to product questions and contributing to clear, accurate product information. 

• Support the professional services team with PoCs, client onboarding, and production runs. 

• Assist in the presentation of product capabilities to internal and external stakeholders, gathering feedback and answering questions. Share relevant insights from these interactions to support the broader team. 

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week 

What We’re Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• Interest in financial services, risk management, quant finance, or technology. 

• A quantitative background in finance, mathematics, economics, physics, computer science, or other technical subjects. 

• Interest in product design and/or software development. 

• Experience using Python, SQL, and/or other programming languages. 

• Ability to apply your skills and knowledge to defined outputs, while maintaining attention to quality and detail. 

• Strong communication skills, with a willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and build knowledge to complete tasks effectively. 

• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm for building relationships and contributing to team goals. 

• Ability to clarify priorities when needed and adapt as team objectives shift. 

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:  

• Exposure to market risk concepts, derivatives, valuation, risk models, regulatory capital, or financial analytics. 

• Experience working with data, analytics, or technology products, ideally in a financial services or risk management environment. 

• Curiosity about how financial institutions use risk analytics to support decision-making. 

• A proactive approach to learning, including willingness to shadow, observe, and learn from experienced colleagues. 

• Commitment to delivering high-quality work, taking ownership of tasks, and supporting the wider team. 

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 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.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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