About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07

The Role: Data Researcher I

The Team: Commodities Data
Commodities Data is part of the Data/Content Management Group, which is a shared service across the S&P Global Commodity Insights Data Operations and Engineering Group. The team is involved in various processes, carrying out tasks involving data collection, standardizing, database maintenance, correction of the data and publishing. 

The Impact: This role has a core impact to our business as you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of our data. This role serves as the backbone of our data team catering to several different products, and you will contribute to finding, investigating, resolving, and reporting data issues.

As a Data Researcher I, you will support the integrity and comprehensiveness of the data set by utilizing internal & external public research sources such as government & regulatory documents, stock exchanges, industry journals, analyst reports as well as information databases and our internal research tools to collect, summarize, and synthesize relevant information. Hence you will gain exposure to different reports of covered Industries, while having frequent interaction with global analysts to learn the industry dynamics and create a symbiotic work culture.

What’s in it for you: This position is an excellent steppingstone to understand Industry dynamism, that will allow you to gain a holistic understanding of energy and commodity trade related data and enable you to learn facets of the assigned industry and apply this knowledge to your daily responsibilities.
Data is at the core of all our products, mastering the data can open opportunities across the business. 

Responsibilities:

•    Work on data gathering, data enrichment and data maintenance in a format as required, whilst maintaining the integrity and quality of the data.
•    Analyze timely news stories and market commentary on the oil markets across US, Europe, and Africa.
•    Monitor new trends, new deals, and important market intelligence in the commodity trade market.
•    Assist in answering data related client questions, both internal and external, to ensure platform user issues are investigated and status updates provided to client facing team members.
•    Work collaboratively with Analysts, Data Collections, and IT to resolve data issues and understand data.
•    Perform ad-hoc data tasks/research to enable product development and increasing our data coverage to ensure we are always at the forefront of the market.

What We’re Looking For: We are looking for a methodological thinker with a keen eye for detail, someone who enjoys dealing with large sets of data and problem solving. This role would be ideal for someone proactive and eager to learn about energy markets or data. The role is a great place to hone your skills and grow within a strong and collaborative team.

Proposed Shift Timing: You’ll be required to work in the general shift (10AM to 7PM) or Night shift/Evening shift, as per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

•    Graduate / Post-Graduate:  B.Tech, BCA, BBM, PGDM/MBA (Streams Preferred – Any Stream with Energy, Oil & Gas, Energy trade as Major or Minor subject)  
•    0-2 years of experience
•    Must have the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines, troubleshoot, strong attention to detail and organized.
•    Research and data management capabilities.
•    Agile and analytical mindset to find process efficiencies, and improvement ideas along with implementation & change management.
•    The candidate should be willing to work in rotational night shifts. Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interact effectively across all levels.
•    Strong quantitative, analytical, and interpretive skills along with the ability to present the findings.
•    Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and SQL
•    Must be approachable, collaborative, and can thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and be comfortable with quickly shifting priorities at short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Basic/Intermediate skill level in Python 
•    Knowledge/interest of energy markets or energy data desirable but not essential.
•    Interest in technology to visualize, interrogate and report data.
•    Experience of working in the field of Energy or Commodity trade/shipping industry.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights 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 http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What’s In It For You?

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 Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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