Product Analysis and Design Senior Analyst

The Enterprise Solutions business within S&P Global Market Intelligence provides buy-side, sell-side, and corporate clients with industry-leading software, data and services. The business portfolio offers a broad range of product offerings covering enterprise data management, investment management, loans platforms, regulatory and compliance solutions, and private markets solutions.

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.

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 manage 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.

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 a 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 downstream 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:

• 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.

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 unrivalled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.