Application Associate, Financial Modeling

Posted:
8/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan ⋅ Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07

The Team:

The Financial Modeling & Client Operations teams are primary touchpoints for our clients and are the “face” of the company. Going above and beyond in our service offering is where these teams add value. The Financial Modeling team is a powerful synergy of diverse skills, talents and cultures spread across multiple locations. We are customer-focused and results-oriented providing exposure to a wide array of products, platforms, and processes globally. We nurture open and transparent communication, and a great work-life balance, with a positive work culture where team members are recognized for their work. We meet challenges head-on and work for solutions as one team. We work hard and play harder – we participate in cultural and sports events within as well as outside of the company and contribute back to society through the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts.

Responsibilities and Impact:

  • As an Application Associate in Financial Modeling, you will learn, explore, educate and support the usage of Excel-based products and financial information via customers of capital and commodity markets, where you will hold investigative conversations with clients to drive product usage, retention and revenue.
  • You will also play a major role in executing and improving BAU proactive processes to prevent issues and improve delivery quality to our clients. In the process, you will suggest improvements to the product and perform Agile-based User Acceptance Testing to curb issues even before they hit our clients.
  • Develop financial models in MS Office products for internal/external clients to help them in their routine workflow/analysis.
  • Consistently make proactive suggestions about product usability, presentation, and data quality.
  • Be the primary point of contact for providing critical research and value-adding knowledge to our diverse client base at various financial institutions, corporations, government organizations and universities.
  • Support the client base in their research by responding to their requests which come in via calls, e-mails, and other forms of communication. Conduct direct interactions with clients through phone, email, and video conferences, as they relate to industry, platform, and data questions.

 

What We’re Looking For:   

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or Economics.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of capital and commodity markets.
  • Good understanding of accounting standards
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office products, especially MS Excel
  • Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Candidates pursuing the CFA charter are a plus.
  • VBA Knowledge is a plus.
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM applications is a plus.

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
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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: [email protected] 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.pdfdescribes discrimination protections under federal law. 

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S&P Global

Website: https://spglobal.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1860

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Analytics ⋅ Business Intelligence ⋅ Credit ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Market Research