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Ratings-Software Engineer Intern

Posted on 2/28/2026

S&P Global

S&P Global

10,001+ employees

Global financial data, analytics, ratings

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Indefinite right to work in the United Kingdom required.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Java
Scala
Requirements
  • Have strong Computer Science fundamentals through a current pursuit of bachelors in computer science, math or Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related discipline
  • Fully matriculated students with anticipated graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
  • Some programming experience (either in class or in your personal time). We work mostly on Java and Python with some scala. However, in this ever-changing world, languages can be learned. We at S&P care more about your general engineering skill rather than knowledge of a particular language or framework.
  • Familiarity with navigating new codebases and managing work across different programming languages.
  • Collaborating with teammates during technical designs and planning.
  • This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
  • Participating in full development life cycle of product: design, development, testing, optimization and operations etc. in live environment impacting the world of finance.
  • Learn and adopt SAFE software development practices as part of our SDLC
  • Gain exposure into Ratings process and companywide standards, research, tools and other practices in analytical space.
  • Take ownership of a specific problem aimed at solving real world use case related to structured finance or finance in general.
  • Engage with senior leadership, build relations with diverse employee across the organization and get involved in various events other than your core responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Examples of relevant work and your approach to learning, such as GitHub repositories, StackOverflow contributions, or other project portfolios.
  • A proactive approach to learning unfamiliar systems and a demonstrated ability to understand complex systems independently.

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

  • Cohere integration can deepen AI workflow stickiness across research and risk teams.
  • Credit Memo Builder shortens credit analysis while preserving auditability through citations and human oversight.
  • Private credit growth expands S&P's ratings franchise beyond public debt issuance.

What critics are saying

  • Moody's, MSCI, and FactSet can copy AI workflow integrations quickly.
  • AI-native research platforms can compress S&P's pricing power by owning customer workflows.
  • Private credit slowdown would directly hit one of S&P's fastest-growing revenue pools.

What makes S&P Global unique

  • S&P Global combines ratings, market data, indices, and energy intelligence under one platform.
  • Its Essential Intelligence embeds proprietary data, connected technologies, and expert workflows.
  • Market Intelligence spans Capital IQ financials, SNL fundamentals, and industry-specific datasets.

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Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Company Match

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