About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: Company Fundamentals Data Analyst

The Team:  

Global Data Management (GDM)

The Impact:

IMPG has intensive operational processes to manage and validate both internal and external market data, allowing analysts to act on those events in a timely and informed manner. Accuracy and timing are two keys to the success of daily data management and index.

The Data Associate is responsible for the acquisition, management and quality of a variety of financial related data items used for the production and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones-branded indices.

The successful candidate will be expected to set the standard in carrying out tasks associated with the management of fundamental data used for the production and maintenance of indices, setting an example for more junior analysts to follow.

Additionally, the Data Associate is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and may be required to make presentations to Index Committees on matters impacting the maintenance and particularly the rebalancing of S&P DJI global indices, making in-depth knowledge of their product line essential.

What’s in it for you:

The Data Associate role is a part of the GDM team, which is central to SPDJI’s overall vision and mission to onboard and manage all kinds of data requirements for the development and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones branded indices. The group works closely with other departmental groups (Index Managers, Market Managers, Index Calculation & Distribution, Data Operations and Solutions) and across the firm (Technology, Product Management, Research & Development, etc) to implement the IMPG agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the SPDJI organization.

As a Data Associate, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of data points, indices and other products across global markets. You must be able to analyze and implement complex data processes and calculation methodology and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities:

The Data Associate will be a process/systems expert w.r.t. data management operations more broadly and a content/SME w.r.t. Financials/ESG data specifically, as also an escalation point for junior team members and support for the team leader. In addition, the Data Associate will be required to:

• Work with a global team of researchers, index managers and IT specialists, and financial data vendors to support financial research of companies ;
• Demonstrate organizational skills by ensuring that processes for the capture, quality screen and presentation of all underlying data used for calculation and maintenance of S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, are completed in time for their delivery to end clients or for use in the further calculation or rebalancing of indices;
• Develop a detailed understanding of the way each data set is used in the production and maintenance of S&P and Dow Jones branded Indices, ensuring the Senior Data Research Analyst is able to identify and resolve issues and ensure the data is fit for purpose;
• Take responsibility for data management of high-profile indices, acting as an industry expert/subject matter expert for all data management aspects and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines;
• Liaise with index committees and make presentations of original, non-routine nature to committee in support of the data items for which the Senior Data Research Analyst is responsible.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to enquiries from internal groups and external clients, through our client services team;
• Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support;
• Liaise with data vendors (S&P Global Market Intelligence in particular) to understand data structure and definitions, incorporating this knowledge into our data management processes;
• Lead innovation/efficiency initiatives through continuous process improvements, process re-engineering, automation to bring in economies of scale and improve productivity;
• Producing documentation and specifications for the logic used in rules and intermediate storage solutions, working with technology teams to ensure all requirements are clear and ready to be migrated to permanent IT solutions, where appropriate, collaborate with business analysts (DOS) on user testing, documenting results as appropriate

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets
• Self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and other MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, finance or any other equivalent discipline would be preferred, and / or progression in a financial qualification (e.g. CFA). Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience handling financial data, including but not limited to Company Fundamentals/ESG,
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL/Python/Power Automate is a pre-requisite as work would involve doing data transformations/process automation/data analysis and smart QA till IT solutions come by
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Demonstrate ownership
• Good communication skills
• Experience dealing with customers in a time-sensitive demanding environment where interpretation of data has both objective and subjective components requiring persuasion and influencing skills. 
• Knowledge of vendor terminals and vendor data and analytical platforms

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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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