Job Description

:About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 08As an Investor Relations Analyst, you will have the opportunity to help drive the growth of a leading Investor Relations surveillance services provider and make an immediate impact on the business and our corporate clients.Are you an enthusiastic and collaborative team member? Do you enjoy learning and discussing various aspects of the financial markets in a supportive team environment?We're looking for an Analyst, within the Investor Relations division to:

• Support clients with intelligence about their institutional investors and what is driving trading in equity markets.
• Provide clients with targeting intelligence on institutional investors in conjunction with their investor relations outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the investor relations and executive teams of publicly traded companies.
• Follow public equity markets and update clients about events affecting individual stocks, specific sectors, and the broader economy.
• Identify leading institutional buyers and sellers of clients' stocks, and provide insight, color and context around the movements.
• Connect with buy-side institutional portfolio managers and trading desks to gain insights on investment strategy and trading.
• Participate in the growth and improvement of the team's service offering to clients.

Your team:You will be working within our Investor Relations division focused on our Surveillance and Targeting offerings. The team is located across the globe with offices in New York, Raleigh (North Carolina), Cape Town, Hong Kong, London, Toronto and Buenos Aires.The Surveillance and Targeting division is broken down into ten sector teams that cover the North American market and two regional teams in APAC and EMEA. Each team is headed up by at least one Director that has over 10 years of financial industry experience with team members of all levels actively contributing to the team's success. In addition, our division currently offers a flexible work-from-home policy with most analysts working in a hybrid environment.You have:

• 0-5 years of financial experience or in a related field
• Dual-threat skills with both strong quantitative and qualitative talent
• Analytical reasoning ability as well as effective speaking and written communication skills (proficient in the English language)
• Collaborative skill set that allows you to work within a dynamic and inclusive team
• An ability to analyze data and absorb new information in an enthusiastic, fast-paced environment
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with S&P Cap IQ Pro a plus
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of capital markets
• Aptitude to learn internal proprietary applications
• Detail-oriented; able to multi-task; strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable in client-facing situations
• Resourceful and not afraid to ask questions
• Undergraduate degree in a financial or quantitative-related discipline, focus on data analytics a plus

About S&P Global Market IntelligenceAt 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 .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 Intelligencexc2xae, 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, PartnershipAt 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: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.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)Job ID: 306138
Posted On: 2024-08-26
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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