Financial Risk Analytics - Analyst

S&P Global, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial analytics firm in London is seeking a Financial Risk Analytics Analyst to support financial risk solutions. Responsibilities include providing robust support for data analysis, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing new features. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or R. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to career resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts and referral incentives

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Able to engage with global teams positively.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Risk as a Service (RaaS) solution.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis on data estate.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system issues.
• Assist in the implementation and testing of new features.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience using Python

Experience using R

Highly proficient communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or other Business area

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 07

Job Title: Financial Risk Analytics Analyst

About Us: At S&P Global, our Financial Risk Analytics team provides state-of-the-art products and solutions to help financial institutions measure and manage their counterparty credit risk, market risk, regulatory risk capital, and derivative valuation adjustments. Our innovative technology stack includes a fully vectorized pricing library, machine learning, and big data solutions, enabling scalability and precision. Our products are trusted by the largest tier‑one banks as well as smaller niche firms globally.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented analyst to join our innovative Financial Risk Analytics team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and support of our advanced financial risk solutions, working with some of the latest technologies in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Support for Risk as a Service (RaaS) Solution: Provide robust support for our RaaS solution, ensuring seamless daily operations and exceptional client experience.
• Data Analysis and Operations: Conduct comprehensive data analysis on the S&P Global Data estate and Financial Risk Analytics’ Risk Factor Utility; manage data quality, ensuring accurate and reliable information for our end‑to‑end workflow.
• System Issue Investigation: Investigate and troubleshoot system issues, focusing on data quality and reconciliation, and implement proactive measures to identify and resolve potential problems before they impact our Risk as a Service solution.
• Feature Implementation and Testing: Assist in the implementation, testing, and documentation of new features, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Competencies

• 0 to 2 years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or other Business area.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using Python, R, or other programming languages.
• Highly proficient communication skills, both written and oral. Personally engaging.
• Able to positively engage with, and contribute to, the wider global team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to accommodate client deadlines and time‑zone differences.
• Interest in financial markets.

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

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.