Specialist, GSAC Bond Pricing

3105 IHS MARKIT UK SERVICES LTD; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Descripción de la vacante

S&P Global Inc. is seeking a role within the GSAC Bond Pricing team in London. You will develop deep fixed income expertise across government, supranational, agency, and corporate bonds while contributing to intraday pricing and analytics.

You will analyze market data using Excel, Python and SQL, investigate price movements and anomalies, and apply AI tools to support research and workflow improvements. Collaboration with pricing, commercial, and client-facing teams is key.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Risk, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative or financial discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis using Excel, Python, or SQL for financial problems
• Proven ability to investigate complex problems, interpret data and draw evidence-based conclusions
• Commitment to accuracy in time-sensitive, data-intensive environments with deadlines
• Strong communication skills across teams and audiences
• Previous experience in capital markets such as bond pricing or market data
• Experience in asset managers, hedge funds, banks, or financial data providers
• Knowledge of fixed income instruments, bond math, or derivatives valuation
• Experience using AI tools for research, analysis, or automation
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced markets
• Exposure to index construction, NAV calculation, or regulatory reporting

Responsabilidades

• Build EMEA fixed income expertise across government, supranational, agency, and corporate bonds
• Analyse market and pricing data to investigate bond price movements and pricing anomalies using Excel, Python, and SQL
• Apply AI and generative AI tools to support market research, data analysis, and pricing investigations
• Identify and deliver workflow improvements by combining AI, automation, and traditional analytics
• Propose and develop new tools and analytics for AI-enabled workflows and innovation
• Collaborate across pricing, commercial, and client-facing teams to address pricing queries and communicate methodologies

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Excel

Python

SQL

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Risk, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Herramientas

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Team

The GSAC Bond Pricing team delivers independent evaluated prices and analytics across government, supranational, agency, and corporate bond markets, evaluating more than 260,000 bonds intraday using a proprietary pricing platform and a broad range of market data sources.

Our prices underpin some of the most critical financial-market workflows in the industry: index construction, price discovery, risk management, regulatory reporting, and NAV calculations for leading global financial institutions.

You will join a collaborative, structured team where you will take meaningful ownership of defined coverage sectors, supported by dedicated training programmes and the expertise of senior colleagues, building deep fixed income expertise from day one.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Build EMEA fixed income expertise across government, supranational, agency, and corporate bond sectors — gaining real-time exposure to how macroeconomic developments, market events, trading activity, and liquidity conditions drive valuations across a 260,000+ bond universe.
• Analyse market and pricing data to investigate bond price movements, valuation questions, and pricing anomalies — applying Excel, Python, and SQL to deliver accurate, high-quality evaluated prices in a time-sensitive market environment.
• Apply AI and generative AI tools to support market research, data analysis, and pricing investigations — developing practical skills in responsible AI application including data validation, explainability, and appropriate human oversight within financial-market workflows.
• Identify and deliver workflow improvements by combining AI, automation, and traditional analytical techniques to streamline repetitive processes, accelerate analysis, and enhance the efficiency and quality of pricing operations.
• Propose and develop new tools and analytics — contributing ideas for AI-enabled workflows, automation solutions, and analytical innovations that elevate analyst productivity, pricing quality, and the broader client experience.
• Collaborate across pricing, commercial, and client-facing teams to address pricing queries, communicate methodologies clearly, and contribute to strategic client and product initiatives over time.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Risk, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative or financial discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis using at least one of: Excel, Python, or SQL, applied to financial or quantitative problem-solving
• Proven ability to investigate complex problems, interpret quantitative data, and draw well-reasoned, evidence-based conclusions in an analytical context
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality in time-sensitive, data-intensive environments, with a track record of delivering precise outputs under deadline pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and explain analytical findings clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a capital markets environment such as bond pricing, valuations, risk, trade support, market data, or investment operations
• Prior exposure to working within an asset manager, hedge fund, investment bank, or financial data provider
• Working knowledge of fixed income instruments, bond mathematics, or derivatives valuation methodologies
• Practical experience using AI or generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) for research, analysis, coding, or workflow automation
• Experience managing competing priorities and maintaining accuracy in fast-paced, market-driven environments
• Exposure to index construction, NAV calculation, regulatory reporting, or risk management workflows within fixed income markets

Additional Information

Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week. We require all 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 can proceed to an offer.

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

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. 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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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.

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 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.

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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Classification

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), OPRTON202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

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