Client Services Associate, Capital Markets

S&P Global; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Client Services Associate to ensure exceptional customer experience with their Capital IQ Solutions products. This role offers extensive training and serves as an entry point with opportunities for growth in client-facing roles. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team. Fluent knowledge of French or German is a strong advantage.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Graduated no later than January 2026.
• Background in Business, Economics, or Finance beneficial.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability and learning agility.

Responsibilities

• Help clients navigate and extract data from the S&P Global Market Intelligence products.
• Assist building models using the S&P Global Market Intelligence Excel Plug-in.
• Train clients on various offerings after understanding their workflow.

Skills

Fluency in French or German

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Passion for client relationships

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Education

BSc or BA degree

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 07

The Role

The Client Services Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional customer experience with Capital IQ Solutions products. The role begins with an intensive training schedule focusing on a variety of areas including Capital Markets, the S&P Capital IQ Platform, and the Excel Plug-in, combined with on-the-job learning. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of our products, technical solutions, and the unique needs of our diverse user segments. Our team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled client satisfaction and fostering strong client relationships. This role serves as an excellent entry point into the company, providing a solid foundation for future career growth and advancement primarily in client-facing roles.

The Team

You will be part of a rapidly growing organisation with an exceptional corporate culture. Our data, analytics, and research help our customers make informed, smarter business decisions and investments. We are looking for high achievers that are passionate about client services and want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and multicultural team. We are looking for graduates who can work well within a team and demonstrate exceptional learning agility, creativity and problem-solving ability.

The Impact

Client Services Associates are the first point of contact for clients. You’ll work with them personally to optimise their workflows and streamline their research and data analysis needs. If you’re a natural problem solver with a passion for finance then this could be the role for you.

What’s in it for you

You will be offered the opportunity to assist S&P Global in achieving its mission of being one of the leading providers of analytical information to the world’s financial markets. You will work with a broad range of clients including investment banks, private equity firms, insurance companies, corporates and investment managers. You will be challenged on a daily basis with a steep learning curve and have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients in a large, international team with opportunities for growth. You will thrive in a corporate culture focused on integrity, partnership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Work in a hybrid model with two days in the office. Career paths include client-facing roles with our Sales and Customer Success teams.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients to navigate and extract data from the S&P Global Market Intelligence product range.
• Provide assistance with building models using the S&P Global Market Intelligence Excel Plug-in.
• Liaising with the content, commercial and technical teams to address client queries and ensure our data is maintained to the highest standards.
• On the later stages of development, proactively reaching out to clients to deliver demos and train them on our various offerings. Developing an understanding of the client’s workflow prior to the training and providing tailored instructional content to help clients maximize their usage of the S&P Global Market Intelligence product range.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to join a class of new hires in January 2026
• BSc or BA degree, or equivalent graduated no later than January 2026
• A background in Business, Economics or Finance is beneficial but not a necessity.
• Fluency in French or German languages.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Passion for building relationships with finance professionals and enthusiasm for learning and working in the financial services industry.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritise and work in a team. Positive, flexible and proactive with a "can do" attitude.

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 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 purpose and values guide our work. We strive to empower people, information, and technology to unlock possibility and change the world. Our people, values and benefits are designed to support career growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Our People

We are a global team of professionals who bring curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering Essential Intelligence. Our people work across regions and disciplines to drive meaningful impact for clients and the business.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. We focus on powering global markets with a foundation of integrity, a spirit of discovery, and close partnership with our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, learning, retirement, family needs, and general well-being.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to stay energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources to grow your career.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, continuing education, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children and families.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and other perks.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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