Finance Analyst (FP&A) - Graduate

About the Role:

The Team: FP&A in Finance are responsible for the budget, forecast and financial planning of the business. Reporting of actual performance for the group and to function stakeholders is a key component of the responsibility.

The team is based in London and Gurgaon, India and will value intellectual curiosity and diligence.

The Impact: Providing insight into the actual numbers through performance analysis is a key deliverable to aid understanding of performance drivers and inform future management action.

This position will play a pivotal role in owning the forecast for the OSTTRA workforce and understanding how the financial resources of the business are allocated across the functions.

Improvements and efficiency in the reporting will enable information sharing to management to inform key decision making.

What’s in it for you:

• Gain exposure to the full range of finance activities
• Develop a detailed understanding of the financial performance and key performance metrics
• Liaise with senior management in a true business partnering role

Responsibilities:

Support the finance business partners with a range of tasks:

• Variance analysis – working out what has changed and why
• Performance reporting packs – helping to tell the story behind the numbers
• Report design – identifying what we want to explain and how to communicate that
• Planning and budgeting - understanding performance drivers and how they might change over time
• Maintaining our personnel cube – data integrity and discretion is key, this is essential for our forecasting process

The role will change over time as experience and knowledge develop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Personable with good communication skills. We speak to a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels of seniority and numerous global locations
• Numerate background. Experience of working with large data sets ideal e.g. as part of a STEM/humanities degree
• An ability to work independently in completing assigned duties; managing competing priorities for multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Note: Based on hiring  leader recommendation (US only) and Visa appetite, you may add an optional line that reads: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Flexible Working (optional)

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. 

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

The Location: London, UK.

About OSTTRA

Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group.  As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 

Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

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