About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

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

The successful candidate would be expected to carry out tasks associated with the management of data used for the production, maintenance and construction of indices, including building data histories.

Additionally, the Data Associate is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and is responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery of these data points to internal stakeholders and external clients.

What’s in it for you:

The Senior Data Researcher 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, Classifications, Index Calculation & Distribution, Data Operations and Solutions) and across the firm (Technology, Product Management, Research & Development, Index Engineering, etc) to implement the IMPG agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the SPDJI organization.

As a Data Researcher, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of data points, data histories, indices and other products across global markets. You must be able to analyze and implement complex data processes and calculation methodology and resolve issues that may arise. 

Responsibilities:

The Senior Data Research Analyst will be a subject matter expert w.r.t. ESG data, including but not limited to, ESG scores/climate change/screening data, etc and will work alongside the team to support new index launches as also ongoing maintenance of existing ESG indices.

In addition, the Senior Data Research Analyst will be required to:

• Work with a global team of researchers, data and IT specialists, and ESG vendors to support research into companies' Sustainability/ESG profiles based on various Financial and ESG indicators.
• Demonstrate organizational skills by ensuring that processes for the capture, quality screen and presentation of all underlying data (including but not limited to ESG) 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 timely resolution of issues and overall health of the data in production databases.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to client queries, internal plus external.
• Liaise with data vendors (S&P Global Sustainable1 and Trucost in particular) to understand data structure and definitions, incorporating this knowledge into our data management processes.
• Participate in 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 tasks with minimal direction or supervision.
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and other MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Under-graduate degree in business, finance or any other equivalent discipline would be preferred.
• Min 2 years’ experience in operations role handling ESG data involving secondary research.
• 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 consensus building and decision making.
• Knowledge of vendor terminals and analytical platforms
• Knowledge of SQL/Python would be a plus.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices 

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. 

S&P Dow Jones Indices 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 www.spglobal.com/spdji. 

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://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. 

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