Senior Analyst, Redistribution and Partnerships - Ratings Content

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the RatingsXpress product management team. The role involves optimizing market strategies for redistributing ratings content, negotiating deals, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess 4-6 years of experience in financial information management and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years relevant experience in financial information and market data management.
• Experience in complex commercial deal negotiations.
• Solid understanding of the financial information industry.

Responsibilities

• Structure deals, negotiate terms and finalize agreements.
• Maintain accurate records on deals and quotes.
• Establish relationships with Commercial Teams and Product Managers.

Skills

Financial information/market data relationship management

Sales and contract negotiations

Strong verbal and written communication

Creative problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related subject

Job description

Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) is seeking a Senior Analyst within the Redistribution and Partnerships team to support the RatingsXpress (enterprise data feed) product management team. RatingsXpress is the flagship data distribution product for S&P Global Ratings' credit ratings and other content. RatingsXpress is part of the Credit Solutions product suite which also includes ratings research, historical ratings, as well as issuer default and bond recovery data. Credit Solutions is a business unit within SPGMI Credit and Risk Solutions. As a Senior Analyst, the individual will assist the team in optimizing our market strategy for the redistribution of ratings content via third parties in the Americas. The person will focus on serving the following customer segments: Data Vendors/Information Providers, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Insurance, Commercial Banking and Non-Financial Corporates. The successful candidate will be expected to support pricing and contractual terms related to the external redistribution of ratings content via third party feeds and platforms. The candidate will help with business and commercial strategy development, analyses of client base and price optimization of new client licensing opportunities. This is a critical role for a strong growth area of the C&rs business. In an increasingly complex environment, ratings content redistribution cannot be sold without Product Management expertise. This team is a linchpin within the sales and retention process for the redistribution of ratings content. It is impactful and client-facing and also involves collaborating with internal stakeholders. The Impact: This position will help drive the business to implement growth strategies and programs. The role interacts with clients and prospects and engages with leadership and peers across Product, Commercial, and Legal within SPGMI.

Responsibilities

• Structure deals, negotiate terms and finalize agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on deals and quotes for comparative purposes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date summaries of all vendor/partner relationships including related contracts and terms.
• Establish strong relationships with Commercial Teams and Product Managers to help in diagnosing, distilling, and delivering redistribution solutions to the market.
• Collaborate internally to help design and deliver best practices training on redistribution for ratings content.

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years relevant experience, including roles focused on financial information/market data vendor relationship management, sales, contract negotiations and overall market data management.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related subject.
• Complex and creative commercial deal negotiation experience as well as strong aptitude for reviewing, revising, and authoring deal proposals.
• Solid knowledge of financial information and market data industry - including various vendors and products available in the marketplace.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep analytical mindset, creative problem-solving ability and understanding of fixed income/investing/risk workflows.
• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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.

Our 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.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.