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About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
The Team
S&P Global Ratings' Editorial & Design team consists of about 100 staff in offices around the world and is part of our Analytical Business Operations and Controls division. As part of this team, you will work closely with other writers, editors, digital content producers, and Ratings analysts across all sectors to transform complex research, data, and analytical concepts into compelling published articles. We operate in an exciting, diverse, and dynamic environment where we are committed to putting our people first and fostering collaborative relationships across global markets.
The Impact
We are seeking a London-based Financial Editor/Data Journalist to join our Ratings Editorial & Design team. You will edit, write, and publish engaging research using data-driven insights to create clear and compelling credit stories. Working closely with credit analysts, researchers, and economists, you will ensure our content supports market relevance while collaborating with digital designers to ideate data visualizations that showcase our unique insights. Your work will refine content for clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and impact under tight deadlines.
The quality of your work has a direct correlation and is critical to S&P Global Ratings' mission to provide transparency and accountability to financial markets. The quality and accuracy of our credit opinions are essential to our reputation as the foremost provider of market intelligence and analytical insight. The essential information we provide powers the future of the markets and accelerates progress in the world.
What You Stand To Gain
Experience working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with exposure to global financial markets Opportunity to work with a diverse team of content creators at the forefront of next-generation publishing Wide geographical exposure through editing and writing assignments with analytical and editorial colleagues around the world Career development through continuous learning opportunities, including developing your digital content skills and subject matter expertise Chance to contribute to team initiatives that improve our editorial processes
Responsibilities
Edit and write credit-related research and data, including rating actions, market commentary, and in-depth entity-specific and industry reports Integrate data-driven insights into articles to create compelling, accessible stories for diverse audiences Apply "digital-first" principles through brevity, plain English, and engaging data visualization concepts Ensure articles are grammatically accurate, adhere to house style, and meet global publishing standards Maintain strong attention to detail and follow established processes to deliver error-free articles under tight deadlines while ensuring regulatory compliance Perform production tasks, ensuring all articles conform to global publishing standards in terms of format, style, and branding specifications All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
Essential Requirements
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in digital journalism, data journalism, communications, economics, or related discipline An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3+ years of experience in financial research, business media, or data journalism Excellent storytelling skills with proven ability to identify and extract compelling narratives from complex datasets Strong technical aptitude with content management systems, publishing platforms, and content creation workflow tools Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with ability to adapt style for different audiences Sound knowledge of financial market terminology and concepts, with ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience in editing or writing about specific financial sectors, emerging market trends, or credit analysis Familiarity with generative AI tools and their application in content creation and data journalism Knowledge of emerging data journalism tools and techniques, including data visualization software We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer
About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings
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.
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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.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
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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.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), EDTGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 328251
Posted On: 2026-06-11
Location: London, United Kingdom
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