Product Specialist – Financial Risk Analytics in Toronto, Ontario

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team : Financial Risk Analytics (FRA) provides innovative products and solutions designed to help financial institutions and asset managers effectively measure and manage their counterparty credit risk, market risk, regulatory capital, and derivative valuation adjustments. Utilizing advanced analytics and technology—including a fully vectorized pricing library, Machine Learning, and a scalable Big Data stack—FRA’s solutions are tailored for a diverse range of clients, from tier-one banks to niche firms. Our offerings can be deployed in the cloud or operated as a service, enabling clients to optimize their internal resources while addressing evolving risk and regulatory requirements. Financial Risk Analytics is part of the Risk & Valuations Services (RVS) business unit of S&P Global Market Intelligence

Responsibilities and Impact :

As a Product Specialist in Financial Risk Analytics (FRA), you will function as a subject matter expert and play a pivotal role during the sales process. You will support the FRA commercial team by providing in-depth knowledge of the FRA suite, acting as a bridge between the commercial and product management teams. The FRA suite offers comprehensive solutions that empower organizations to effectively navigate the complexities of financial risk management. By leveraging advanced risk modeling, valuation, and analytics capabilities, you will help identify client needs and position FRA solutions to solve clients’ problems, enhancing their decision-making processes. Additionally, you will serve as a trusted counterpart to our clients during the pre-sales phase, ensuring their requirements are understood and addressed.

• Collaborate with Sales Specialists to develop strategic plans for sales opportunities, ensuring FRA and overall RVS quota achievement.

• Provide subject matter expertise during diagnostic conversations and lead product demonstrations for the FRA suite.

• Address technical product inquiries and coordinate with Client Support and Product teams as needed.

• Explain complex calculations and methodologies related to derivatives, fixed income, and equity securities to prospects.

• Conduct proof of concepts and lead presentations on results with product support and financial engineering teams.

• Facilitate seamless transitions for clients to Onboarding, Integration, and Support Services teams.

• Support the FRA commercial team by providing insights and feedback from the field to inform product enhancements and strategy.

• Act as a bridge between the commercial and product management teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Contribute to the education of Sales Specialists through product training and support.

• Generate ideas for outreach campaigns and assist in communication strategies for Sales Specialists.

• Develop thought leadership content, including webinars and articles, to showcase the capabilities of the FRA suite.

• Provide feedback to product teams based on field observations to inform product enhancements.

C ompensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,773 to $150,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries) .

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Strong technical and client-facing background with a focus on supporting new business growth.

• Experience in Risk Management within a Financial Institution or as a provider of solutions to Financial Institutions.

• Thorough understanding of market risk concepts, including VAR, Stress Testing, and Attribution.

• A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in market and counterparty credit risk workflows.

• Background in Financial Engineering is advantageous.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Analytical curiosity and a willingness to engage deeply with product details.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance (preferred) and 5+ years of relevant work experience.

• FRM or CFA qualifications are a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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.

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. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision – https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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20 – Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGDV202.2 – Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings – (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 312192

Posted On: 2025-02-24

Location: New York, New York, United States