Associate, Research & Analysis

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07

The Team:                                         

The Bond Reference Data team is responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of S&P’s bonds product and services as well as supporting the questions and requests of our internal and external clients. Working closely with other functions within the wider global team – product management, business analysis, technology, and testing. The team also works towards enhancing reference data product offerings.

The Impact:

S&P offers reference data cutting across assets classes such as bonds, loans, equity, CDS. The Reference Data product services internal clients as well as external clients and is focused on developing a suite of Reference Data offerings for the broader marketplace. Bond Reference Data is a growing product within its Reference Data offering. We help deliver highly researched data points to our clients which in turn aid them in strengthening risk management for valuation analysis, aggregation of content, tagging research and benchmarking.

What’s in it for you:

If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity, and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at S&P Global. The successful candidate will be:

• Working in a global team environment across functions
• Gaining deep knowledge from industry experts around reference data
• Helping to drive production, process, and content improvements across the group

Responsibilities:
 

• Researching and updating issued deals into the database
• Coverage of international bond markets and expansion of the same
• Operational maintenance of Reference data product
• Delivery of set targets with desired quality parameters
• Manage workflow of team in the absence of team leader
• Identify data quality improvement projects
• Identification of opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and database coverage
• Manage client (internal and external) queries
• Handle client escalations for the team
• Data analysis
• Liaise with counterparts/stakeholders globally and work as ambassador for the team
• Work on root Cause analysis for data inconsistencies
• User acceptance testing for new or enhanced product functionality

What We’re Looking For:

Business competencies

• Post Graduation or equivalent in Finance, Commerce, Economics or Business Management
• Good knowledge on different types of Fixed Income debt types and Terms and Conditions associated with them
• Understanding of Reference Data Content, associated Technology & Tools.
• Knowledge of 3rd party vendor feeds of Reference Data will be desirable
• Must have a keen interest in finance and should be up to date with current global financial markets.
• Basic knowledge of SQL & Excel and ability to deal with large volumes of data for analysis
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Personal competencies

• Must demonstrate superior communication skills (written and verbal)
• Display a high degree of problem solving and critical thinking skills
• The candidate must be a team player, and it is expected that the candidate will work well individually, as well as in a global team environment
• The candidate must be a self-starter, adapt to dynamics of the work environment

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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