About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
Financial Perception Research Analyst
The Team:
You will be part of a dynamic, global team split across New York, London, and Cape Town. The team covers clients across all sectors and markets and works in a collaborative environment to deliver client projects with the support of Director-level leadership. Our division currently offers a flexible work-from-home policy with most analysts working in a hybrid environment.
The Impact:
The Global Perception Analytics team is a vital resource for internal and external stakeholders to understand current market sentiment about specific companies, stocks, and investment trends. Clients rely on our research and data to make decisions about their market communications and Investor Relations practices.
What’s in it for you:
You will be part of a global team that works with and advises senior management, Investor Relations, and the Board of Directors of publicly traded companies. The purpose of our work is to provide actionable intelligence that helps companies better understand and effectively respond to the needs of their institutional shareholders and sell-side analysts, as well as foster stronger relationships with the capital markets. Perception Analytics provides valuable insight into the key factors and concerns that drive investment decisions and sell-side ratings.
Perception reports contain both quantitative and qualitative analyses and are delivered as Board-quality presentations with detailed results. S&P Global’s Perception team presents study findings and provides consultative recommendations for the investor communication strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Actively following the capital markets and researching companies in order to be up to date on current financial events and well-versed about multiple industries
- Conducting in-depth telephone interviews with buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, and sell-side analysts
- Editing and proofreading transcripts based on recorded telephone interviews into client-ready deliverables
- Organizing data in Excel to create graphs that illustrate findings in a quantitative format
- Interpreting, analyzing, and outlining market sentiment findings in a cohesive, written summary
- Providing strategic recommendations that enable clients to improve investor communications
- Directly engaging with clients throughout project process and when delivering report findings
What We’re Looking For:
- University Degree (minimum Bachelor) preferably in Finance / Business / Economics and 1-3 years’ experience in capital markets or investor relations preferred
- Understanding of/experience with the capital markets
- Comfortable with financial language and terminology
- Strong analytical skills and writing ability
- High level of attention to detail and time management
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Proactive, innovative attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with teams, senior members of the organization, and clients
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United Kingdom
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://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
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.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 292018
Posted On: 2024-06-11
Location: London, United Kingdom
