Financial Services Coverage Associate

**About the Role**:
**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.
**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.
**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.