Grade Level (for internal use):
12About the Role: Sales Specialist - Data Valuations and Risk (Investor Services)
The Team:
This is an appointment in S&P Globals Sales Team with responsibility for selling our DVR product suite to Investor Services clients (namely Fund Administrators). This position will be located in New York City and will also liaise with counterparts in the other major financial centers. The successful candidate will have experience in financial markets direct selling account management and/or the ability to manage complex relationships.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Sales & Account Management is a key function within S&P Global and is responsible for client-facing activity including co-ordination of sales coverage to maximize new business generation up-selling opportunities cross-selling opportunities; contract renewals roll-out of new products and overall business development.
The DVR product suite is composed of Pricing Valuations & Reference Data (PVR) Equities Data & Analytics (EDA) and Financial Risk Analytics (FRA). Within Investor Services Fund Administrators represent a key strategic client segment for the S&P Global DVR group with a focus on expanding relationships across tier 1 and tier 2 firms. S&P datasets are typically used by Fund Administrators to support daily portfolio valuations and NAV calculations for their buy-side clients covering all OTC asset types (Bonds Loans Derivatives) as well as illiquid and alternative assets.
In addition Fund Administrators Custodians and Agent Lenders form an integral part of the broader investor services ecosystem leveraging the EDA products like S&Ps Securities Lending and Dividend Forecasting services. This role requires a senior client-oriented sales professional who can identify and drive opportunities across these interlinked segments: Fund Administration Custody and the broader Pricing and Valuations landscape.
Generation of lead pipeline for new business and existing clients.
Reporting of actual vs. budgeted sales on a regular basis.
Maintain communication with accounts by being in regular contact with key users and build a position of trust respect and openness with the view to generate new business across all S&P Globals product lines.
Listen and identify the clients needs and feedback any cross selling opportunities to relevant product line Sales team.
Proactively look for Sales referrals from existing accounts.
Take ownership of client issues with the help of the data and Business Development teams.
Maintain pipeline and generate management report (cold calls list user list etc) from Salesforce.
Delegate non $ opportunity related activities (billing initial and on-going client set up and training admin duties around contracts etc) to relevant support teams.
Take responsibility for keeping S&P Globals products knowledge to a high standard for your defined product area and a referral standard for S&P Globals other product lines and remain aware of any future development.
Act as a point person for your allocated product providing understanding of clients technical information product characteristics coaching Sales peers in terms of Sales USPs and pre sales questioning etc.
Active participation in Sales Conferences special events as well as organizing and promoting webinars and roundtables sales collateral production client entertainment and association memberships. It is expected that you will help drive these activities for your product line to maximize sales revenue and retention.
The position involves regular client interaction across different locations including regular on-site visits.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85773 to $119858. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals 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 sales commission plan. 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.
What We Are Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Education and experience
5 - 10 years of broad based experience with a market data vendor or bank with exposure to managing complex relationships and/or processs
Knowledge and experience of financial markets and financial ecosystem
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong inter-personal and influencing skills
Commercial awareness
Key requirement of managing complex relationships towards the main objective of increasing revenue streams year-on-year in line with the account plan
Management Requirements
Ability to inspire and influence peers and colleagues across the firm through industry expertise and excellence in all aspects of communication and leadership
Personal Competencies
Personal impact
Must be able to manage senior level meetings
Communication
Good communication skills both written and verbal required for complex commercial and business discussions
Teamwork
Needs to build internal relationships as well as external ones. Important to have the confidence of product managers and other salespeople. Team player and willing to progress in a rapidly changing environment
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.
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Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
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Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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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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