Application Associate, Financial Modeling

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 07 The Role: Application Associate, Financial Modeling Group

**The Team**: The Financial Modeling Group provides expert services for our most sophisticated analytical tools so that we can provide customers with a tailored experience when using our products. This global, seasoned team specializes in onboarding and customer adoption for our Excel add-ins, Office Tools products, Screening and Platform Customization, and Proprietary Data capabilities. Comprised of former investment professionals, CFA charterholders, and MBA's, Financial Modeling is charged with understanding our customers’ needs and objectives and providing solutions to enhance their workflows. As a member of the Financial Modeling Group, you will become proficient in at least two of the below specialties.
As corporate finance and Excel modeling experts, Application Associates spend their time consulting with customers about our Excel add-in solutions (CIQ/ CIQ Pro) and how best to implement their data in their models, which run the gamut of valuation, ownership, estimates, charts, etc. Application Associates also create and convert financial models from competing platforms for our customers. Additionally, the Application Associates build and maintain ~500 pre-built templates made available via the combined CIQ and CIQ Pro Excel add-in Template Library.

**The Impact**: The Financial Modeling Group is one of the primary touchpoints for our customers, and you will be the face of the organization. Your regular day would require you to build models, screens, presentations, answer customer queries and be an advocate of our products while showcasing your vast knowledge of our tools and data. In addition to working with our customers, you will also work with our Commercial team on winning and maintaining business, our Product team on future enhancements, and our Customer Services team on training and customer queries.

**What’s in it for you**:
Explore a highly rewarding career path with room for professional growth, recognition and rewards.
You can be part of a company that is a results-focused meritocracy. We set high standards and value accountability. We seek to identify and reward extraordinary performance with growth opportunities.
Master the knowledge of S&P Capital IQ & S&P Capital IQ Pro products and services.
Gain exposure to other departments by liaising with Relationship Management, Product Management and Customer Services teams.
Opportunity to work with highly professional and business-driven team members.
Work with diverse teams and customers spread across the globe.

**Responsibilities**:
Ability to understand client-specific requirements across all covered data sets and products.
Work with clients across multiple geographies including USA, EMEA and APAC and address their requirements.
Create quantitative models, screens, and presentations, among others, for our customers using our suite of products.
Partner with product teams on timely and thorough testing of our products, with an eye towards exceptional customer experience.
Consistently make proactive suggestions around product usability, presentation, and data quality.
Drive Team initiatives and knowledge sharing activities to support the culture of learning and development.
Create new opportunities for Automation and LEAN to improve the workflow efficiency.

**What We’re Looking For**:Basic Qualifications**:
Master’s Degree in Finance or Business.
0 to 2 years of experience.
Strong understanding and knowledge of the fundamentals of business, financial statements, and investments. Proficient in research and analysis.
Good knowledge and understanding of capital and commodity markets.
Inclination towards the customer-oriented approach.
Succinct communication skills. Strong collaboration skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow with little supervision.
Advanced Excel and Powerpoint knowledge.
Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
VBA Knowledge is a plus.

**The Location**: Ahmedabad
**The Grade**: 07

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.

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**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