Lead Data Analyst

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Team: The Transactions team’s mission is to produce the most actionable, transparent, trusted, and comprehensive data & insights in the marketplace for M&A, Public Offerings, Equity Buybacks, and Bankruptcy. We are currently looking for a highly skilled data researcher with exceptional detail orientation and analytical skills to join us in our mission. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Opportunity to learn and develop understanding on global financial markets and regulatory environment 

• Exposure and opportunity to develop state-of-the-art data collection technology and tools. 

• Opportunity to independently own, execute, and contribute to a wide range of business initiatives and projects 

• Being a part of a team driven by organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, and Relevance. 

Responsibilities:  

• Research, collect and rationalize Transactions related datapoints from company filings, regulatory docs, press announcements, and other sources. 

• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with the highest level of quality and excellence 

• Contribute to SME building initiatives to improve individual and team quality 

• Proactively identify process/procedure/data gaps and work with relevant teams to fix them 

• Identify and suggest necessary checks and balances in the system to proactively mitigate errors in the system 

• Act as a mentor/peer guide to new hires and assist them in developing required skills to progress on their career path  

• Conduct root-cause analysis on team's accuracy & timeliness and suggest ways to improve them. 

• Own, execute and deliver high-quality results on the assigned projects and tasks within the stipulated time frame  

• Participate in and drive employee engagement initiatives in the team 

• Act as a custodian of the internal training programs and refine them as and when needed to meet the desired objectives. 

• Identify and execute on Lean and Automation opportunities. 

• Design, train, fine-tune, and evaluate NLP and LLM models

• Conduct research on model performance, data bias, and model explainability, and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, product, and software engineering to integrate models into workflows or applications

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the LLM/NLP field and propose innovative solutions for internal use cases

What We’re Looking For:  

Basic Qualifications: 

• Excellent comprehension ability 

• 3+ years of relevant experience

• Good secondary research skills 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Detail-oriented 

• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts as per business need 

• Advanced Microsoft Office Certification  

• Strong accounting and financial markets knowledge  

• Intermediate SQL Certification preferred  

• Experience in mentoring and coaching new hires 

• Experience in leading and executing projects  

• Proficiency in Data/Trend analysis 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of Data Modelling, Python, Java Scripts. Certification preferred. 

• Lean Six Sigma Certification 

• Multi-lingual 

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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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.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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