Financial Services Coverage Associate - Europe

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information company in London seeks a motivated Associate to support Account Managers. Responsibilities include preparing analyses for clients, conducting market research, and managing sales pipeline. Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or Finance, and 2+ years of experience. This position offers a hybrid work model and benefits focused on health, learning, and family.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Generous time off

Continuous Learning resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ work experience, preferably in financial markets.
• Flexibility and proactiveness to fulfil team or client initiatives.
• Self-starter and creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare presentations and reports.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in the management of sales pipeline and contracting processes.

Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

PowerBI

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team: The CCO Financial Services segment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our European team. The role will entail working closely with our firm's most seasoned sales client coverage professionals and partnering with surrounding teams, including legal, marketing, and strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across all of S&P Global’s divisions and an in-depth understanding of the firm's most strategic customers. The day-to-day tasks may vary, but broadly, the role will be supporting a team of Account Managers in their business development and management responsibilities.

Hybrid work: 3 days a week work from S&P Global office.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare presentations, reports, and analyses that support external client interactions and strategic discussions
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities within our client segment
• Prepare and maintain client relationship overviews and account summaries
• Support the management of sales pipeline and contracting processes in conjunction with the Transaction Management team
• Maintain and update CCO databases and tracking systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Assist in the coordination of team projects and initiatives
• Create and maintain current org charts for each strategic account, including key stakeholders and sales specialists
• Partner with other functions (i.e., Marketing) and Divisional teams to support the Account Management team with brand and sales efforts

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field
• 2+ years’ work experience, preferably in financial markets or with an information company
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter and creative skills
• Flexibility and proactiveness to fulfil and drive ad-hoc team or client initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week work from S&P Global office

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• French, Italian or Spanish language professional working proficiency
• GenAI tools usage experience
• Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI will be beneficial
• Previous experience in a financial services, financial institution or professional services role

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 are more than 35,000 strong worldwide—driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future. 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.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. We start with a foundation of integrity, 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. 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: Competitive pay, retirement planning, continuing education with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children with strong benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: Discounts, referral incentives, and other small perks.

For more information on benefits by country, the company provides resources at an internal benefits site. US candidates should note EEO and pay transparency information as part of the standard process.

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