Index Reference Data Analyst

About the Role Grade Level for internal use 08The Team The candidate will be part of the Data Enablement Team within the Index Management Production Group IMPG which is responsible for the maintenance and calculation of S P Dow Jones Indices The Impact Index Reference Data Analyst will research company information including but not limited to reference data management i e Identifier and name changes listing change etc validate prices used for index calculations and research shares and free float information Index Reference Data Analyst must therefore understand global equity markets What s in it for you This is a global role with the opportunity to fully support the Data Enablement Team within IMPG Index Reference Data Analyst is responsible for managing validating and resolving outliers or exceptions for assigned data sets Responsibilities Research and Analysis on Market Driven EventsEnsure that the data universe is maintained in accordance with internal procedures and industry best practices Manage reference data stock company and exchange information and price-related data sets review and resolve exceptions in QA processes in a timely manner following operational procedures and S P Dow Jones Indices Policies Practices - MethodologyEnsure that share and free float information are researched validated and entered in our database and that supporting evidence is retained Prioritize data related projects to improve workflows data quality and systems for supported data set Investigate and respond to all data related client requests internal or external within SLAs Work with direct manager and leadership team to maintain proactive management of client escalations issues and other items that require special handling Price Validation and Quality ControlValidate system-captured prices Must review captured prices against multiple sources and research and resolve any discrepancies under restrictive timelines Customer Focus and Communication ResponsibilitiesProactively communicate any issues to the rest of the team and Team Lead as appropriateClear communication and coordination with other team members and global teams on over-lapping tasks to ensure seamless handover from region to region Maintain customer focus by considering the client impact of changes to indices communicate changes to other impacted teams in a clear and timely manner Provide timely complete and accurate responses to client enquiries work with our client experience team as appropriate What We re Looking For Qualifications Experience Bachelor s Degree preferably in the finance data management computer science or economics disciplines0-2 years of experience in relevant field possess an open mind be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities Fluency in English both written and spoken is required Additional language skills would be considered an advantage Good understanding of financial marketsMust be able to work independently as well as in a global team environment Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative capabilities Desired Skills Familiarity with corporate filings and related documents understanding of shares free float shareholding structure and potential impact on indices would be an advantage Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and other standard office software sProgramming skills and experience preferably in Python VBA or SQL would be a plus About S P Global Dow Jones IndicesAt 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 500xc2xae and the Dow Jones Industrial Averagexc2xae 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 What s In It For YouOur 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 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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 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 Equal Opportunity EmployerS 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 and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person US Candidates Only The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -20 - Professional EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America OPRTON203 - Entry Professional EEO Job Group Job ID 310679 Posted On 2024-12-27 Location Noida Uttar Pradesh India