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SNL Careers
Our people make the difference.
SNL's Workplace and Employee Profile

SNL's reputation as a leading financial information and research firm depends upon the teamwork, effort, commitment and intelligence of our more than 1,300 employees worldwide. To remain at the top of our industry, we need talented, motivated people in every area of the company: content, research, technology, sales, client service, employee development and administration.

Whatever your path at SNL, you'll play an integral role in a fast-paced, growing company with a demanding, blue-chip roster of clients, all while enjoying a casual workplace.


Global Opportunities

Becoming an SNLer means you are part of a diverse, global workforce, where opportunities for collaboration, travel and short-term international assignments abound. As our global presence continues to expand, so does our need for mobile employees who are interested in traveling to and working alongside colleagues in the United States; Ahmedabad, India; Islamabad, Pakistan; and London, England. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.

View our job openings to find the opportunity for you.


SNL Financial is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

SNL Financial seeks to develop and nurture its diversity and believes that diversity among its workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all employees.

SNL Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment with SNL Financial and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our Web site or to apply for a position, please send an email with your request to Opportunities_US@snl.com with “Applicant Request for Accommodation” in the subject line. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.


SNL Fast Facts
  • Founded in 1987
  • 1,300+ employees
  • 11 offices worldwide
  • 20%+ annual revenue growth from 2002-08
  • 4,000+ clients and 25,000 active users at top Wall Street firms and corporations
  • Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company (2008 & 2009)
Global Opportunities

As SNL’s global presence continues to expand, so does our need for mobile employees who are interested in traveling to and working alongside SNLers around the world. Meet some of our frequent flyers and hear about their global experiences.

View current job openings:
Pakistan & IndiaEuropeU.S. North EastU.S. WestHeadquarters

Omair, SNLer since 2005

“On one side there are SNL’s clients, who are titans of the financial services industry, and on the flip side we have SNL’s workforce, built of ambitious analysts trying to carve out a niche for themselves; SNL becomes the place for their paths to intertwine.”

  • Current Role: Project Manager, Global Operations
  • Alma Mater: University of the South - Sewanee, Tenn.; BA Economics
  • Career Path: Omair joined SNL as an Analyst and later transitioned into a Project Manager role for SNL's global operations. He has led the startup and buildout of new departments within the Pakistan and India offices and currently plays a key role in infrastructure project management of a global scale.
Omair
Global Operations

Jessica
Financial
Institutions

Ambreen
Mergers &
Acquisitions

Abby
Agency
Relations

Khizar
Estimates
& Filing
Services
Saad
Mergers &
Acquisitions

Vishal
Corporate
Data
Services
Nate
Content Management

Corporate Culture
Find out what motivates SNL employees.

Employee Perks & Benefits
Giving Back

SNL provides corporate-level support for employee-selected charitable causes and non-profit organizations through the SNL Cares Foundation. Around the world, SNLers find positive ways to contribute to the communities in which they live and work: delivering supplies to earthquake victims in Pakistan, organizing a bake-off in Charlottesville to support Operation BRAVO or donating footballs to a local primary school in London. Click here to view a list of charities and events to which SNLers have leant a helping hand.





Kicking Back

SNL recognizes the importance of maintaining a work/life balance. That's why we provide our employees with opportunities to relax and get to know each other outside of the office. Whether at happy hours celebrating the end of earnings season or on the softball field, SNLers prove they can play as hard as they work.





Talking Back

Some companies formulate lofty values and then require employees to conform. Instead, SNL regularly surveys employees and asks them to describe the company culture as they see it and the values that bring them success on a daily basis. Check out the Fast Facts above to see what SNLers most recently had to say.

Fast Facts
    Rave reviews! Check out what SNLers think about our corporate culture.
    • 93% enjoy working here.
    • 86% look forward to coming to work every day.
    • 86% believe management trusts them to do their best.
    • 87% know what's expected of them.
    • 87% think SNL invests in training.
    • 85% feel good about the ways SNL contributes to the community.
    • 85% believe that social gatherings, sporting events or community awareness activities have helped them fit in at SNL.
    SOURCE: 2008 SNL Employee Survey
Employee Development
Fine-tune your skills. On the job or in the classroom.

At SNL, we believe that ongoing employee development is the key to ensuring that SNLers remain on the vanguard of the evolving financial information industry. That's why we invest in continual training for all employees -- new hires, managers and leaders -- to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities. SNL’s employee development consists of a mix of on-the-job training, formal and informal training series, mentoring and classroom-style learning.
Employee Development
Onboarding
SNL offers an intensive onboarding program for all new hires to provide a basic understanding of our business, products and clients. New hires attend “Welcome to SNL” to hear presentations from executives and senior managers, plus a panel discussion of SNLers from around the world.

On the Job and Classroom Learning
SNLers learn plenty on the job, including:
    • Build Your Knowledge workshops for specific accounting, systems or technology topics.
    • New Manager Orientation, a 4-week program to acclimate recently promoted managers to their new responsibilities.
    • SNL Leadership Institute, a 3-track program providing further development for SNLers who have proven their leadership abilities.
    • English language workshops for SNLers in our India and Pakistan offices.
    • PMI® training for our project managers.


Informal Learning

Throughout the year, SNLers can attend “brown bag lunch” sessions to learn about new products and enhancements, in addition to safety, first aid and cross-cultural learning.


Internal Summits

Internal summits give SNLers from various offices opportunities to get together, share best practices, learn about product enhancements and get to know each other a little better. At the beginning of each year, our Sales team meets in Charlottesville to share success stories and strategies, while each summer, SNL Account Executives and Product Managers convene to discuss how to best meet our clients’ needs.


Mentoring Programs

All SNL offices have formal mentoring programs that promote cross-functional, two-way learning exchanges so less-experienced SNLers can enhance their career and professional development by learning from those who have "been there, done that."

A Lifetime of Learning
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Reimbursement
SNL places a high value on understanding our clients’ business and will cover the cost for any employee interested in taking the CFA exam.

Tuition Reimbursement
SNL also provides tuition reimbursement for employees to participate in life-long learning that is applicable to their job, subject to certain eligibility criteria.

SNL Center for Financial Education (CFE) Conferences
Our affiliate, the SNL Center for Financial Education, is the leading provider of sector-specific conferences and seminars for professionals focusing on financial services, energy, real estate and media & communications. Each year, SNLers have the opportunity to attend seminars relevant to their work, including the annual Analyst Training conference, where they are exposed to experienced industry professionals, respected advisers and leading academics who offer multiple perspectives on evaluating banks, thrifts and insurance companies.

Summer Internship Program
Be Part of our Future. Now.

Innovation is a hallmark of SNL's culture. Every employee — whether an industry expert, project manager or summer intern — is empowered to impact and shape our future success. Spend the summer with us and play an integral role in developing and implementing creative business solutions.

How to Apply
Forward your resume to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_US@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.
What We Offer

Our Summer Internship Program offers 10 weeks of practical work experience designed to fully utilize and further develop the skills acquired during an academic career. Interns work within our Industry Research & Product Operations, Content Management, Financial News, Marketing or Product Development departments.

In addition to their department-specific responsibilities, our interns are challenged to collaborate with a cross-functional peer group to complete an assigned project with company-wide impact; the research performed and resulting recommendations for action are presented to Senior Management for consideration and implementation.

Summer internship opportunities are available in our Charlottesville, VA and Ahmedabad, India offices.

What Past Interns Say

"As a member of the Human Resources team, I had the chance to work directly with senior management in the development and marketing of company-wide initiatives. I had more flexibility and greater opportunities for strategic input than expected."

Katie Kelly, Human Resources
(2007 & 2008 Intern),
McIntire School of Commerce
UVA, Class of 2009



"The Product Development department allows me to apply skills I have learned in the classroom to real projects that add value. They treat me as a professional member of the team, and they give me full responsibility of projects that are valuable to SNL clients. After rollout, I can look back to projects I have managed and see client usage - these Wall Street investment bankers are using the parts of the product that I developed!"

Nick Guglietta, Product Development
(2006-2007 Intern, Current Project Manager)
Systems Engineering
UVA, Class of 2007

"At SNL, I gained a wide breadth of experience and knowledge regarding financial markets in my internship. I was also able to work on exciting and relevant projects that expanded my working business knowledge. But the greatest aspect of SNL is the people I worked alongside, their energy and enthusiasm is simply contagious."

Ryan Brady, Real Estate & Financial Institutions Research
(2007 & 2008 Intern)
Finance & Computer Information Systems
JMU, Class of 2010
What's In It For You
  • Experience a unique, challenging and rewarding corporate culture
  • Enjoy valuable, real-world, hands-on experience
  • Create opportunities for immediate and long-term contributions
  • Identify your professional interests and aspirations
  • Gain business and life perspective during Wednesday breakfasts with Senior Executives
  • Learn from experts in various business disciplines
  • Grow your professional and personal networks
  • Earn competitive pay and potential for performance-based bonus
Headquarters
Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia, USA

Situated amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville has served as SNL's base of operations for 20 years.

In 2010, SNL opened an office in Richmond to further accommodate its growing Central Virginia-based workforce of around 400 employees, including product managers, IT and software developers, client support analysts, editors and senior writers, sales and account managers and many members of our senior management team.

Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_US@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.
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SNL Headquarters, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Charlottesville & Richmond Employment Opportunities
Charlottesville, VA
Associate Director, Software Project Management (Master of Scrums)
Charlottesville, VA

Overseeing multiple Scrum teams in the Content Systems Development group, the Master of Scrums is responsible for coaching teams on the agile methodology and adapting it to the SNL environment as needed. The Master of Scrums also oversees, organizes, and facilitates prioritization of SNL's project portfolio. This includes managing the project nomination process and overseeing project estimation. Other duties include developing stakeholder management, risk management, and communication management strategies for the project portfolio while also managing compliance against company policies. S/he will also be responsible for leading problem solving and project management initiatives that span several departments across the organization. In this position, the Associate Director will manage the performance of other employees on the Content Systems Development team and will be responsible for providing organizational development through training and succession planning.

Requirements for success include: five or more years in Software Project Management; three or more years experience with people management, including organizational development; excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills; ability to build strong relationships and keep senior management informed; Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience is required; PMP or Scrum Master Certification; a strong understanding of project and software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Traditional, etc.); and knowledge of relational databases and SQL is a plus.

Cville Facts
  • Estimated population of Charlottesville metro area: 190,560
  • Consistently ranked among best places to live in U.S.
  • A short drive from Washington DC, Richmond, Williamsburg, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach


Richmond Facts
  • Estimated population of Richmond metro area: 1,212,977
  • Founded in 1737, Richmond was the site of many events in early American history.
  • Home to Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Richmond.
U.S. Operations - West
Monterey, California and Boulder, Colorado
Monterey is the main office for SNL Kagan, the company's media & communications division, with many analysts and reporters based there. Known as Kagan Research before being acquired by SNL in 2007, this SNL division has been providing in-depth data and analysis for more than 40 years.

SNL expanded its U.S. Operations with the opening of the Boulder office in September 2009. The Boulder office is home to many members of SNL's energy team, including client services, sales, news, content and product management.


Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_US@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.
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Monterey and Boulder Employment Opportunities
Monterey, CA

Internet Analyst
 

Boulder, CO
Internet Analyst
Monterey, CA

SNL Kagan is currently seeking an Internet Analyst with a strong analytical background and excellent writing skills. Primary duties include researching the media industry, specifically the New Media sector which includes companies that generate revenue primarily through internet-based operations; contributing to monthly newsletter and New Media data collection efforts; participating in valuation and consulting assignments; traveling to industry conferences; and providing subject matter expertise to the Client Services and Sales teams. Analysts have a strong influence on the design and direction of SNL Kagan's online product suite.

Requirements for success include: one to two years of experience in a research or analytical role, a strong attention to detail and problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office products, and internet savvy is required. A degree in Economics and/or Finance or equivalent education and experience is required.

Monterey Facts
  • Located 115 miles south of San Francisco and 350 miles north of Los Angeles.
  • Host to the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
  • Renowned for the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium.
  • Home to The Naval Postgraduate School, Defense Language Institute and the Monterey Institute for International Studies.

Boulder Facts
  • Home to the main campus of the University of Colorado.
  • Located within an hour of Denver, Eldora Ski Resort, Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver International Airport.
  • America's Smartest City, 2008 (Forbes)
U.S. Northeast Operations
Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, Jersey City, NJ & New York, NY
The Northeast is the hub of American finance and government. SNL is right in the middle of the action, with four offices located in the region. SNL's New York and Boston offices are home to sales executives and account managers, who build and sustain SNL's business in our core markets. The Energy industry is the focus for employees based in Jersey City, home to SNL’s subsidiary Regulatory Research Associates. SNL's Arlington office is comprised of employees from various groups, including SNL's energy news team.

Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_US@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.
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US Northeast Employment Opportunities
Account Manager
New York, NY

Account Managers are responsible for servicing existing clients and expanding the usage of our products by traveling to client sites to train SNL users and solicit feedback on our products. With strong sales and customer service backgrounds, our Account Managers are responsible for growing a set book of business.

Requirements for success include: work experience as an equity analysts or investment banker in the Financial Institutions sector, ability to identify new prospects as well as to build and maintain solid client relationships, aptitude to excel in a fast paced growing environment, and excellent communication and presentation skills. Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent education and experience required.

Fast Facts
  • The Northeast is the financial and political center of the U.S., from New York's Wall Street to Boston's premier universities to DC's Capitol Hill.
  • Home to all eight Ivy League schools.
  • An estimated 54 million people live in the Northeast.
  • The New York metropolitan area is the largest in the U.S., with a population of more than 18 million.
European Operations
London, England
SNL opened a London office in 2007, coinciding with the launch of our Europe/Asia-Pacific Real Estate coverage. SNL's London office is the base for sales executives, account managers and news reporters who work to promote SNL's growing presence in Europe.


Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_UK@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.


Tower Bridge, London England
UK Employment Opportunities
Associate Editor Eastern Europe / Nordic Countries

The Associate Editor will assist in SNL's coverage of the European financial markets. Responsibilities include shaping the industry news group's coverage, contributing story ideas, writing and editing copy.

Requirement for success include: a proven ability to edit content for style and accuracy, with at least two years of journalism experience required. A university degree is also required, preferably in English or journalism, and the candidate should be fluent in one or more of the following languages: French, German, Italian and/or Spanish. Experience working in a financial Internet publishing environment and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships with coworkers in global offices are preferred.

Fast Facts
  • London is the most populous city and metropolitan area in the European Union.
  • One of the world's most diverse cities, with 30% of its residents born outside England.
  • 'The City' is the business and financial heart of the U.K.
  • There are more branches and subsidiaries of international banks in London than in any other city in the world.
  • Host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Asia Operations
Ahmedabad, India & Islamabad, Pakistan
SNL launched Asia operations in Ahmedabad in 2003, followed by the opening of our Islamabad office in 2005. These offices are now home to over 800 SNL employees, who help provide SNL clients with round-the-clock news, data and support.

Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_India@snl.com or Opportunities_Pakistan@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.

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India & Pakistan Employment Opportunities
Assistant Manager Ahmedabad, India

Position Summary: Responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of relevant data published in SNL products for the information tracked by the respective department. Responsible for developing subject matter expertise within the content set related to the department, including knowledge of internal applications and problem solving resources. Collaborates with the US and India/Pakistan Managers, as well as Associate Directors, to determine responsibilities of the department, including the supervision of daily workflow and oversight of departmental projects. Provides employee training and development within the department to increase subject matter expertise. Provides support with the development process of departmental goals and the management of employee performance.

Principal Duties:

  • Reviews and approves/publishes any data collected by the department.
  • Reviews client cases involving their content to help correct errors and establish or refine procedures and processes to improve accuracy.
  • Aids with the management of department workflow and projects. Responsibilities may include identifying the scope of projects, monitoring and allocating daily workflow, and generating Dashboard reports.
  • Builds subject matter expertise. Keeps up-to-date on industry trends and reporting standards.
  • Provides input and ideas for procedures, new collection methods and product enhancements.
  • Provides training and ongoing feedback to department staff. Works with staff to prioritize workflow and solve problems.
  • Communicates regularly with department staff in multiple office locations. Assists with leading department meetings and answers department, content-specific questions.
  • Supports the Content Manager with the development of department goals and the performance appraisal process.

Ahmedabad Facts
  • Lies on the banks of the River Sabarmati in the state of Gujarat.
  • Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah.
  • Home to the Indian Institute of Management, top ranked business school, 2007-08.

Islamabad Facts
  • Capital of Pakistan.
  • Located on the Pothohar plateau, south of the picturesque Margalla Hills.
  • Home to the Faisal Masjid, the 4th largest mosque in the world.
All Global Openings
Employment opportunities worldwide
Charlottesville is a city of 50,000 located near the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Ranked in 2004 as the best place to live in the United States, it is home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia. Charlottesville is also home to more than 350 SNL employees. Here our core analyst teams in Banking, Insurance, Energy, Media and Real Estate strive to help us create the best product every day while our sales, marketing and client services teams guarantee its correct application.

Forward your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department at Opportunities_US@snl.com. SNL sponsors Visas and Work Permits for qualified Foreign Nationals.
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SNL Headquarters, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Current SNL Global Openings
SNL Facts

  • 93% Strongly agree: they enjoy working at SNL.

  • 87% Strongly agree: SNL invests through skills or job-appropriate training.

  • 87% Strongly agree: IT IS CLEAR what is expected (objectives).

  • 86% Strongly agree: management trusts them to do their best at their jobs.

  • 86%: Look forward to coming to work here.