Market Intelligence Sales Associate Internship

S&P Global, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is offering a 10-week summer internship designed to build hands-on experience in revenue growth and retention. Interns will support prospecting, manage CRM tasks, assist in meetings, and learn our product narratives to win business.

The program emphasizes networking, tailored learning, and a clear path to potential full-time opportunities. Participants work across the USA, EMEA, and APAC regions, applying finance industry insights while developing essential sales,

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree or MSc in a finance/economics/business field to be completed by May 2028.
• Strong interest in the financial services sector.
• Goal- and action-oriented with ability to work toward revenue targets in business development.
• Interest in solving client problems via financial market data solutions and analytics.
• Experience handling challenging situations, e.g., objection handling and gatekeepers.
• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Right to work in the posting country.

Responsibilities

• Assist prospecting efforts across marketing leads, campaigns, and upsell initiatives.
• Manage sales tasks within the CRM system.
• Support sales team with meeting bookings, materials, and presentations.
• Analyze territories and accounts to identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Broaden cross-asset knowledge across markets.
• Increase knowledge about the finance industry.
• Learn product selling features and narratives to win business.
• Develop sales skills: lead generation, cold calling, pitching, negotiations, contracting.

Skills

Financial services interest

Revenue targets

Client problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking and deadlines

Team presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MSc in finance/economics/business or related

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 05

The Impact: We are excited to offer a ten‑week internship opportunity that directly supports both new business growth and revenue retention initiatives within one of our key Market Intelligence (MI) Revenue business lines. Throughout this program, interns will gain valuable hands‑on experience with our core workflows and build a deep, comprehensive understanding of the broader S&P Global business. Our ultimate goal is to support and develop our interns, with successful performance during the program leading directly to a full‑time career offer. Final placements of interns will be determined during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Help manage our prospecting efforts on a wide spectrum, including managing marketing leads, new business campaigns, customer upgrade campaigns etc.
• Managing sales tasks within our CRM system
• Help sales team with booking meetings, preparing materials, and presenting at meetings
• Analyze territories and existing accounts to identify cross‑sell opportunities
• Broaden cross asset knowledge across the markets
• Broaden knowledge about finance industry
• Learn our product’s selling features and narratives that put us in a position to win business
• Learn vital sales skills: generate leads, cold calling, pitching, negotiations, and contracting skills

Internship Program

During your summer at S&P Global you’ll have the chance to partner with our industry experts, with on‑the‑job experience focusing on high impact work that allows you to apply and develop your skills. Networking, business insights and tailored learning opportunities all support your growth and development, setting you up for success as you begin your career. The Summer 2027 Internship Program will provide you with a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills, and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at S&P Global.

Duration

10 Weeks – June to Aug2027 USA, EMEA, APAC

Benefits Information

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree or Msc in a relevant field such as finance, economics, business, or other related degree to be completed no later than May2028
• A strong interest in the financial services sector
• Goal and action orientated, with ability to work towards revenue targets within a business development environment
• Interest in solving problems for clients through the delivery of financial market data solutions and analytical tools.
• Experience in dealing with challenging situations, i.e. objection handling, overcoming gatekeepers, etc.
• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and manage deadlines
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the country where the role is posted.

Right to Work

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the country where the role is posted.

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

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. 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: 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

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