About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Product Analysis and Design Senior Analyst

The Team:

Derivatives Data and Valuations Services (DDVS) provide independent, post-trade valuations to buy-side institutions globally, covering vanilla and exotic OTC derivatives, cash instruments and structured notes across all asset classes. The service also offers clients the ability to receive an aggregated set of counterparty marks for their trades. Alongside this they also provide the derived data in the form of volatility surfaces and yield curves for clients to be able to support their own processes.

The Impact:

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual with experience in derivative pricing and the related market datasets to be part of a team that supports the product management of the inbound market data from both internal and external market data sets. DDVS Market Data Product will manages the data services inbound to the product both in terms of current and new feeds. They work closely with Market Data Product colleagues in other locations, the Market Data operations team and with GPS Analysts in support of clients of the global DDVS businesses.

What’s in it for you:

Opportunity to work within a cross product and cross asset class team within the derivatives data and valuations service product suite. Through this you will gain a chance to expand knowledge of multiple asset classes and have the ability to gain an in depth understanding of the product suite within the business unit. You will work closely with analysts across the global and get a chance to review data requirements and needs from multiple different regions.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the various teams within the Pricing, Valuations and Reference Data business line within S&P Global to gain a clear understanding of their market data requirements and be able to translate these requirements into clear functional specifications

• Prioritisation of varying requirements across the department to ensure that the key functionality is delivered and the focus is upon long term solutions and robust delivery,

• Ensuring that the development team has clear understanding of the requirements needed and has a subject matter expert to consult with for any questions which may arise during the development process

• Assist with the testing of new functionality and work with down stream teams to ensure that needs are met and expectations managed

• Ability to communicate new functionality clearly and efficiently with downstream users

• Identifying how the functionality fits within the current delivery frameworks and be able to assist and guide users with transition from existing processes to new data access points

• Working with the external client facing teams to identify areas which require attention and potential solutions for client impact incidents

• Provide the front line market data support team with an escalation point in region

What We’re Looking For:

We value partnership and it is crucial that you are a great teammate in order to be successful within our organization. We reward hard work, dedication, and self-starters. We believe that no one part is more valuable than the sum of the whole; we need everyone to achieve our goals

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a finance/accounting or STEM discipline

• Demonstrable experience of manipulating and validating large and complex sets of traded market information such as prices, rates and volatilities

• Some previous exposure to market data objects such as yield curves, forward curves or volatility surfaces is preferable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel, VBA. Relevant practical experience (2-5 years)

• Experience with Python

• Experience with AWS or other cloud providers

• Experience with SQL and/or C# beneficial

• Good understanding of market and reference datasets used in the valuation of OTC derivatives across asset classes

• Familiarity with Market Data Providers such as Refinitiv, SIX Financial Information, etc.

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 Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. 

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