Senior Credit Product Specialist
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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12Senior Credit Specialist Americas Product Specialist Team
The Team:
We value partnership collaboration influence and strategic communication. The Americas Credit Specialist team is a highly specialized group of experienced credit risk professionals supporting a large and sophisticated sales organization across a broad range of complex analytic solutions data assets and workflows. Success in this role requires executive presence strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex client and internal stakeholder environments.
As a senior member of the team you will serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external decision-makers influencing strategic initiatives and helping shape the commercialization of Credit and Risk Solutions across the region. You will engage in discussions ranging from foundational credit risk concepts to enterprise-wide multi-product analytical solutions involving quantitative modeling regulatory compliance workflow optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
We value intellectual curiosity accountability innovation and the ability to lead through influence. The ideal candidate willdemonstratea track recordof taking ownership of high-impact initiatives driving commercial outcomes and mentoring others across the organization.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Impact:
S&P Global Market Intelligences Credit Specialist organization plays a critical role in advancing the firms strategy of delivering integrated data research analytics and workflow solutions to financial institutions corporations governments and investment professionals globally.
The Senior Credit & Risk Solutions Product Specialist serves as a strategic subject matter expert and trusted advisor partnering closely with Sales Leadership Relationship Management and Product Management. The role focuses on driving revenue growth client retention solution adoption and market expansion across the Credit Risk Solutions portfolio includingRatingsDirect Credit Companion Credit Memo Builder Credit AnalyticsRiskGauge Credit Assessment Scorecards and related datasets and workflows.
This individual will develop deepexpertiseacross the broader Credit & Risk Solutions ecosystem while serving as a market-facing thought leader capable of articulating complexbusiness challenges and designing sophisticated multi-product solutions that deliver measurable client value.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Revenue Leadership
Serve as a senior commercial partnertoSales Relationship Management and regional leadership teams in developing and executing growth strategies across key accounts and market segments.
Lead complex solution-oriented sales engagements supporting opportunities frominitialexecutive-level discovery through commercial negotiation and contract execution.
Drive strategic cross-sell upsell and client expansion initiatives across Credit Risk Solutions and adjacent S&P Global Market Intelligence offerings.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders helping them align credit risk regulatory compliance investment and operationalobjectiveswith S&P Global capabilities.
Subject Matter Expertise & Thought Leadership
Serve as the recognized regional expert across the Credit Risk Solutions portfolio and broader credit ecosystem.
Lead executive-level product demonstrations workshops strategy sessions and consultative engagements with prospects and clients.
Deliver market insights on trends in credit risk quantitative modeling private credit regulatory developments ratings usage and portfolio management practices.
Represent the organization externally through conferences webinars industry events client advisory boards and thought leadership initiatives.
Solution Design & Client Advisory
Lead complex discovery and diagnostic engagementsidentifyingclient business challenges and architecting tailored solutionsutilizingmultiple data analytics and workflow offerings.
Develop compelling business cases and value propositions that articulate measurable return on investment and strategic business impact.
Partner with clients tooptimizeworkflows related to credit underwriting portfolio management regulatory compliance investment research counterparty risk treasury procurement and enterprise risk management.
Product Strategy & Market Intelligence
Act as a strategic liaison between the market and Product Management providing structured client feedback competitive intelligence emerging market trends and enhancement recommendations.
Influence product roadmap decisions throughdeepunderstanding of client workflows industry evolution and commercial opportunities.
Collaborate with Product Leadership on go-to-market strategy product launches pricing initiatives packaging enhancements and commercialization priorities.
Leadership & Organizational Influence
Mentor and develop junior product specialists sales teams and commercial stakeholders on product knowledge industry trends and consultative selling best practices.
Partner with regional and global colleagues across Americas EMEA and APAC to drive consistency knowledge sharing and strategic initiatives.
Act as a key contributor to organizational planning commercial strategy development and execution of regional growthobjectives.
Lead internal enablement efforts providing advanced training and guidance to sales and relationship management organizations.
Client Success & Retention
Partner proactively with strategic clients to maximize adoptionutilization and long-term value realization.
Support executive business reviews renewal negotiations and strategic account planning activities.
Champion client success initiatives aimed at improving retention increasing product penetration and strengthening strategic partnerships across key accounts.
Compensation/Benefits Information:
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $ 99000.00 to $175000.00 Annual. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive role is eligible to receiveadditionalS&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please clickhere.
WhatWereLookingFor:
Basic Required Qualifications:
8 years of relevant experience in credit risk fixed income financial institutions capital markets commercial banking investment management market data financial technology or enterprise risk solutions. Prior experienceina product specialist solutions consulting pre-sales consultative sales credit analyst or client advisory role is preferred.
Deep understanding of credit markets credit risk assessment financial statement analysis ratings credit scoring counterparty risk portfolio monitoring and/or regulatory and compliance workflows.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to support revenue growth client retention cross-sell / upsell initiatives and strategic account development. Experience engaging with senior client stakeholders and translating complex business needs into actionable solution strategies is.
Willingness to travel as needed across the regionin accordance withcompany policy.
Excellent executive presence communication presentation negotiation and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex analytical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional PreferredQualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Accounting Commerce or a related field; MBAMasters in Finance CFA FRM or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex consultative client engagements including executive-level discovery solution design product demonstrations business case development and commercial conversations.
Strong understanding of credit risk solutions data analytics and workflow platforms.
Highly collaborative team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities client engagements and strategic initiatives across different market segments and geographies.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to mentor colleagues support enablement initiatives share best practices and contribute to the development of team knowledge and commercial excellence.
Intellectual curiosity creativity accountability and a proactive approach to solving complex client and business challenges.
Independent self-motivated and comfortable operating with limited supervision whilemaintainingstrong alignment with broader team and business priorities.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Salesforce and relevant market data/analytics platforms.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
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Our People:
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Throughout our history the worlds 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 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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