Full-Time

Data Insights Lead

Posted on 9/17/2025

S&P Global

S&P Global

10,001+ employees

Global financial data, analytics, ratings

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A genuine interest in data analysis and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and approach challenges from multiple angles in a coordinated and iterative manner.
  • A curious and inquisitive mind, eager to explore new ideas and uncover hidden insights.
  • Focused on delivering value creation to customers, through new products and enhancements to existing ones.
  • Be an ambassador for innovative and critical thinking within the organisation, driving change that keeps us one step ahead of the competition.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate challenges and their solutions through to go-to-market materials.
Responsibilities
  • You'll take a data-driven approach to identifying root cause through the definition of views that will be valued by internal stakeholders and customers alike.
  • Gain exposure to advanced analytics and real-world experience in using artificial intelligence techniques.
  • Collaborate and guide cross-functional teams through projects that achieve efficiencies and resolve challenges faced by our teams and customers.
  • Leverage these experiences and your knowledge to drive the development of cutting-edge solutions that deliver value to our customers.
  • Develop a foundational understanding of our clients' interactions with data providers, and begin to grasp how these insights can be transformed into valuable data products.
  • Work closely with the Head of Data Transformation and other team members, actively participating in knowledge-sharing and contributing to the commercialization of our data strategy.
Desired Qualifications
  • An interest in understanding market trends and customer needs in the financial data space.
  • Ability to present solutions effectively to internal teams and prospective customers.
  • A basic understanding of business concepts and how data products can drive business value for clients.

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to investors, corporations, and governments. Its offerings include credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, delivered through subscription models, licensing, and transaction-based services. The company’s products combine ratings assessments, data-driven research, and benchmark indices to help clients assess risk, evaluate markets, and make informed decisions. Unlike firms that specialize in a single domain, S&P Global combines multiple core businesses—Ratings, Market Intelligence, Dow Jones Indices, and Platts—into an integrated platform that delivers comprehensive insights across credits, markets, energy, and ESG data. The company’s goal is to enable better decision-making, risk management, and growth for its clients while upholding corporate responsibility and sustainable practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1917

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue surged 10% to $4.171 billion on ratings and indices growth.
  • With Intelligence $1.8 billion acquisition bolsters markets data in October 2025.
  • Mobility spinoff mid-2026 refocuses on high-margin ratings and data moat.

What critics are saying

  • Mobility spinoff mid-2026 triggers investor sell-off and multiple contraction.
  • Bloomberg captures cement benchmark share with faster feeds in 3-6 months.
  • Iran conflict escalation slashes Energy revenue 20% beyond Q2 2026.

What makes S&P Global unique

  • S&P Global Ratings commands 25.4% US credit ratings market share.
  • HorizonsAgents AI suite benchmarks decarbonisation using proprietary Energy Horizons data.
  • 16 new Platts cement benchmarks enhance transparency amid EU carbon rules.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
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Mar 31st, 2026
S&P Global, Cambridge Associates and Mercer launch private markets datasets for credit and real assets

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PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2026
S&P Global names Firdaus Bhathena as chief technology and transformation officer

S&P Global has appointed Firdaus Bhathena as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, effective 27 April 2026. Bhathena will lead a unified enterprise technology organisation to accelerate growth, AI capabilities and strategic transformation, reporting directly to President and CEO Martina Cheung. Bhathena joins from FIS Global, where he served as Global Chief Technology Officer, leading a team of over 24,000 colleagues responsible for technology infrastructure, software product development and data and AI innovation. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and Enterprise Chief Digital Officer at CVS Health and co-founded several venture-backed startups, including WebLine Communications, which was acquired by Cisco Systems. The newly created role reflects S&P Global's strategy to enhance its AI capabilities and technology-driven transformation.

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S&P Global Inc. has declined roughly 22% over the past six months despite generating over $14 billion in annual revenue and maintaining a 54-year dividend increase streak. The decline reflects market concerns around AI disruption and uncertainty from its IHS Markit integration. The company operates across five segments—Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Indices and Mobility—with largely recurring revenues. Its competitive advantage stems from network effects, regulatory entrenchment and proprietary data, including assets like CARFAX. The credit ratings division operates within an oligopoly alongside Moody's and Fitch. Analysts from Compounding Dividends highlight secular tailwinds from rising global debt and passive investing growth. Whilst risks include regulatory scrutiny, issuance volatility and AI disruption, the company's entrenched market position and data advantage present a compelling long-term investment case.

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S&P Global, a finance-focused company with credit rating and market intelligence businesses, has averaged annual returns of 16.6% over the past decade. The company owns the S&P 500 index and operates the world's largest credit rating service. The stock has declined 18% recently following weaker-than-expected management projections. However, S&P Global is spinning off its Mobility segment, which includes CarFax, to generate funds for growth whilst focusing more on its core financial businesses. Micron Technology, a semiconductor company specialising in memory and storage chips, has averaged nearly 45% annual gains over the past decade and surged over 300% in the past year. Second-quarter revenue tripled year-over-year driven by strong AI-related demand. The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0, slightly above its five-year average of 11.4.

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