Solutions Architect II
Job Summary
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10The Team:
The Solutions Architect organization is responsible for pre- and post-sales client engagement and serves as the primary technical and business contact for users of S&P Global Market Intelligences Channels Data Delivery Solutions including Xpressfeed APIs and Cloud Services. The team partners closely with Sales Product Client Support and Engineering teams to help clients successfully deploy integrate and maximize value from our data solutions. By combining financial data expertise technical solution design and client-facing advisory skills the team plays a critical role in supporting client success retention and growth.
The Impact:
The Solutions Architect II supports revenue growth and client retention within an assigned region by delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the sales lifecycle. This role helps clients understand implement and optimize S&P Global Market Intelligence data delivery solutions to meet their business and technical objectives.
Success in this position requires a strong understanding of financial data solutions client workflows and technical integration approaches. The role directly contributes to increased client adoption stronger client relationships long-term retention and expansion opportunities across S&P Global Market Intelligences data and analytics offerings.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a product specialist for S&P Global Market Intelligences data delivery solutions helping clients understand available datasets content structures delivery mechanisms and integration options. Partner with Sales to support prospective and existing client engagements.
- Design demonstrate and recommend data delivery and integration solutions that align with client business objectives technical environments and workflow requirements.
- Deploy and support data feed solutions within client environments ensuring applications are configured appropriately and working collaboratively with internal and client technical teams to resolve issues.
- Train clients on the effective use of S&P Global Market Intelligence content platforms APIs and data delivery solutions ensuring they achieve maximum value from their subscription.
- Expand adoption of data delivery solutions within existing client organizations by identifying new use cases additional departments and opportunities to increase product utilization.
- Gather market intelligence and client feedback to contribute to revenue retention client success and growth initiatives.
- Provide product feedback and participate in the enhancement and development of new solutions leveraging client insights and market knowledge to improve product value and usability.
- Monitor industry trends competitor offerings and evolving client requirements to maintain expertise in the financial data and analytics marketplace.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact for assigned clients maintaining a thorough understanding of their business objectives data requirements technical architecture and future initiatives.
- Apply a proactive end-to-end problem-solving approach to client challenges identifying opportunities to improve processes increase efficiency and enhance client outcomes.
- Work closely with Sales teams to qualify opportunities understand client requirements and position appropriate S&P Global Market Intelligence solutions.
- Collaborate effectively across Sales Product Management Client Support Engineering and Operations teams to deliver positive business outcomes for clients.
- Communicate complex technical and data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences adapting messaging as appropriate.
- Take ownership of assigned engagements consistently delivering high-quality work meeting commitments and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
- Act as a mentor and resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge best practices and established processes where appropriate.
- All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a Solutions Architect Solutions Consultant Product Specialist Sales Engineer Technical Consultant or similar client-facing role supporting financial data analytics SaaS cloud or enterprise software solutions. Experience supporting market data investment research risk ESG or enterprise data management solutions is highly desirable.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience with financial data platforms and datasets such as Compustat Capital IQ SNL IHS Markit Trucost ClariFI or comparable industry-leading data and analytics solutions
- Proficiency with SQL and experience using Python R APIs cloud-based data services or similar technologies to access analyze and deliver data solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct effective client training sessions product demonstrations technical workshops and presentations.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify client needs and recommend effective solutions. Able to evaluate challenges from an end-to-end perspective and recommend practical improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams build trusted client relationships and contribute positively to team objectives.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- 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 office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- CFA designation or progress toward completion.
- Experience supporting cloud-based data delivery platforms APIs enterprise data integration projects or large-scale financial data implementations.
- Knowledge of data modeling data management investment workflows financial research processes or quantitative analysis environments.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive adoption of new approaches that enhance client and team outcomes.
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 andmake decisions with conviction.
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Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
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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.
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