Solutions Architect

S&P Global Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a professional to support revenue growth and client retention across assigned regions. Responsibilities include training clients on products, gathering intelligence to identify growth opportunities, and serving as the primary contact for clients. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, excellent communication skills, and be familiar with financial data platforms. The position offers wellness benefits, generous time off, and investment in personal development.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to career growth programs

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business from an accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Finance knowledge and/or experience (equities and/or fixed income).
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue growth and client retention across an assigned geographic region.
• Train clients in the use of content and platform.
• Gather intelligence and identify revenue opportunities.
• Provide feedback on products and suggest enhancements.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Training facilitation skills

Analytical skills

Finance knowledge and/or experience

Familiarity with relational databases

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Tools

Cloud services

Programming languages (Python, R)

Financial data platforms (Compustat, Capital IQ, etc.)

Job description

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

Responsibilities

• Support revenue growth and client retention across an assigned geographic region by ensuring a positive client experience throughout the sales cycle.
• Train clients in the use of our content and platform, ensuring their data and application needs are met and they receive maximum value, increasing the likelihood of future subscription renewals.
• Expand the use of our feed solutions within the original buying department and across the company, gathering intelligence and communicating internally to identify revenue retention and growth opportunities.
• Provide feedback on existing products and participate in the development of new products, suggesting applications that enhance the usefulness and value of S&P GMI products.
• Develop information sources on clients, competitors and prospects, and follow call program standards.
• Serve as the primary region contact for S&P GMI and clients, obtaining and organizing information about applications, content needs and technical environments, developing client contacts, assessing potential for additional sales, and keeping records of installation and support activities.
• Act as a primary regional information source for clients about what S&P GMI offers and how it might fit their needs, working with Sales to help qualify and understand prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business from an accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, training and analytical skills; finance knowledge and/or experience (equities and/or fixed income).
• Familiarity with cloud services, relational databases and programming languages.
• Excellent training facilitation skills and ability to conduct effective client presentations.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA designation or progress toward completion.
• Experience with financial data platforms such as Compustat, Capital IQ, SNL, IHS, Trucost, ClariFI, or similar industry‑leading data and solutions.
• Proficiency in database query languages like SQL or programming languages such as Python, R, or similar analytical tools.
• Fluency in European languages, with particular value placed on French or German language skills.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources and programs to grow your career.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, including elite benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards and other small perks that make a big difference.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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