Financial Services Coverage Associate - Europe

Grade Level (for internal use):
09
The Team:

The CCO Financial Services segment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our European team. The role will entail working closely with our firm's most seasoned sales client coverage professionals and partnering with surrounding teams, including legal, marketing, and strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across all of S&P Global's divisions and an in-depth understanding of the firm's most strategic customers. The day-to-day tasks may vary, but broadly, the role will be supporting a team of Account Managers in their business development and management responsibilities.

Hybrid work: 3 days a week work from S&P Global office.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare presentations, reports, and analyses that support external client interactions and strategic discussions
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities within our client segment
• Prepare and maintain client relationship overviews and account summaries
• Support the management of sales pipeline and contracting processes in conjunction with the Transaction Management team
• Maintain and update CCO databases and tracking systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Assist in the coordination of team projects and initiatives
• Create and maintain current org charts for each strategic account, including key stakeholders and sales specialists
• Partner with other functions (i.e., Marketing) and Divisional teams to support the Account Management team with brand and sales efforts

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field
• 2+ years' work experience, preferably in financial markets or with an information company
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter and creative skills
• Flexibility and proactiveness to fulfil and drive ad-hoc team or client initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week work from S&P Global office

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• French, Italian or Spanish language professional working proficiency
• GenAI tools usage experience
• Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI will be beneficial
• Previous experience in a financial services, financial institution or professional services role

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://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.

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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."

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