About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

About the Role: Senior Sales Specialist – Credit Risk Solutions (Buy‑Side)

The Team:

We are growing a dedicated Buy‑Side Sales Team within our Credit & Risk Solutions business. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the ground floor of a high‑growth initiative, focused on delivering credit‑risk intelligence and workflow solutions to Buy‑Side firms (asset managers, hedge funds, private‑equity houses, pension funds, etc.).

Responsibilities and Impact:

Buy‑Side firms face increasing exposure to counter‑party defaults, liquidity risk, and macro‑economic uncertainty. Our solutions help senior investment, risk, and portfolio‑management leaders evaluate counter‑party creditworthiness, manage capital, and build resilient investment pipelines. As a Senior Sales Specialist, you’ll own strategic client relationships and drive transformational impact.

• Own a portfolio of buy‑side accounts, with responsibility for new‑business acquisition and expansion across Investment, Risk, and Portfolio‑Management functions.
• Navigate complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders, including C‑level decision‑makers at buy‑side institutions.
• Exceed revenue targets through proactive hunting of new logos and expansion of existing accounts.
• Position our Credit Risk Solutions suite (analytics, scorecards, ratings, workflow automation) as essential to buy‑side investment workflows.
• Lead high‑impact client conversations by diagnosing challenges, framing ROI, and shaping solutions.
• Collaborate with Pre‑Sales Engineers, Product, and Client Success teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Provide market intelligence and client feedback to inform product development and strategy.

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 $102,287 to $127,858. 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.

What We Are Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of enterprise B2B sales experience, ideally in financial data, risk solutions, SaaS, or buy‑side treasury/risk technology.
• Demonstrated success exceeding $1 M+ quotas in complex solution sales.
• Deep understanding of buy‑side finance and credit workflows (counter‑party credit, liquidity risk, capital management).
• Strong executive presence; able to engage at CFO, CIO, and Portfolio‑Manager level.
• Consultative selling approach with proven ability to map client needs to tailored solutions.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Opportunity to be a founding member of a new growth initiative, shaping how we sell into buy‑side firms.
• High visibility with senior leadership and input into commercial strategy.
• Work with some of the largest buy‑side firms in the world, influencing how they manage risk and investment pipelines.
• Competitive compensation with uncapped upside and accelerators for top performers.
• Career‑progression opportunities, including potential to lead teams or move into broader enterprise sales roles.
• Access to pre‑sales, product, and marketing resources to help you win

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 Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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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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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