Market Risk (Product) Analyst

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Retirement planning

Family perks

Retail discounts

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence seeks a product-focused professional to shape enhancements in its Market Risk analytics. You will translate client and market needs into clear requirements and work with data, software and financial engineering teams to deliver new risk-model features.

You will support PoCs, client onboarding, and production runs, while developing your product and technical understanding through hands-on prototyping and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the product roadmap for Market Risk, ensuring priorities are understood and delivered to a high standard.
• Assist in delivering new product features, communicating with the product team and clarifying priorities.
• Research and design functionality, create feature specifications, coordinate implementation, and prepare documentation for new features.
• Coordinate with data, software, and financial engineering teams on development, testing, and implementation of new risk models.
• Develop analytical tools and prototypes for new features prior to implementation using feedback to build product and technical understanding.
• Develop into a trusted product contact for the team, ensuring end-to-end functionality and escalating issues as needed.
• Support clients by responding to product questions and contributing to clear, accurate product information.
• Assist the professional services team with PoCs, client onboarding, and production runs.
• Assist in presenting product capabilities to stakeholders, gathering feedback and sharing insights to support the team.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Skills

Financial services interest

Quantitative background

Product design interest

Python

SQL

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07

The Team:

Financial Risk Analytics provides products and solutions to financial institutions to measure and manage their market risk, counterparty credit risk, regulatory riskcapitaland 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.

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:

• Assistin the execution of the product roadmap for our Market Risk solution,helping ensure product priorities are clearly understood and delivered to a high standard.
• Assistin the delivery of new product features, communicating regularly with the product teamand 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 eachcomponentworks end to end and escalating questions or issues appropriately.
• Support current and prospective clients by helping respond to product questions and contributing to clear,accurateproduct information.
• Support the professional services team withPoCs, client onboarding, and production runs.
• Assistin the presentation of product capabilities to internal and external stakeholders, gatheringfeedbackand answering questions.Share relevant insights from these interactions to support the broader team.
• All employeesare required towork from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

WhatWe’reLooking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Interestin financial services, risk management, quant finance, or technology.
• A quantitative background in finance, mathematics, economics, physics, computer science, or other technical subjects.
• Interestin 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, whilemaintainingattention to quality and detail.
• Strong communicationskills, 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 teamobjectivesshift.
• Werequireall 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 canproceedto an offer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure tomarket 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, andmake decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence

What’s In It For You?

Your Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Your 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.

Your Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.

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 andengaged 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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