Financial Risk Analytics (FRA) Analyst

At S&P Global, our Financial Risk Analytics team provides state‑of‑the‑art products and solutions to help financial institutions measure and manage counterparty credit risk, market risk, regulatory risk capital, and derivative valuation adjustments. We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented analyst to join our team in London. This role involves ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of risk analytics solutions and supporting clients in managing complex financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust support for Risk as a Service (RaaS) and Deployed solutions, ensuring seamless daily operations and exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently, maintaining high service delivery standards.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis on the S&P Global data estate and the Risk Factor Utility.
• Utilize analytical skills to manage data quality, ensuring accurate and reliable information for end‑to‑end workflows.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system, data, or process issues.
• Implement proactive measures to identify and resolve potential problems before they impact RaaS and Deployed solutions.
• Assist in the implementation, testing, and documentation of new features, ensuring they meet rigorous standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data workflows, contributing to more efficient and scalable solutions.
• Pay close attention to detail, proactively identifying data issues or inconsistencies that may impact outputs.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with global teams, contributing to shared objectives and delivering as part of a wider system.

All employees are required to work from the office at least two days per week.

Basic Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of analytical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using Python or other programming languages.
• Highly proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Able to positively engage with and contribute to a wider global team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to accommodate client deadlines and time‑zone differences.
• Interest in financial markets.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and apply structured problem‑solving to real‑world business challenges.
• Works effectively within defined processes and systems, understanding how their work contributes to end‑to‑end delivery.
• Actively seeks to improve quality and accuracy of outputs through continuous learning and curiosity.
• Collaborates with colleagues across teams, contributing to shared goals and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

All candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process must attend at least one in‑person interview at the nearest S&P Global office before an offer can be made.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to financial risk concepts such as market risk, counterparty credit risk, or derivatives.
• Experience working with large datasets or financial data platforms.
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks, validation techniques, or analytics tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity for financial markets and an interest in how data and analytics drive decision‑making.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to maintain energy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources to grow your career and learn new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, education program with matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Benefits for partners and children, including best‑in‑class family benefits.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and referral incentives.

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.