Lead Data Scientist

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Position Summary

The candidate will work along with other data scientists and data engineers to support activities related to development and maintenance of products that generate key insights on industry trend by applying various machine learning and statistical techniques on proprietary as well as open data sources. The person will work alongside Product managers, Industry Analysts and Technology experts to develop and deliver the product in accordance with customer requirements and agreed timeline. The candidate should have 10+ years work experience in developing products/services using Data Science and Analytics.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work as part of analytics team based in Bangalore/Hyderabad/Gurgaon to develop and maintain new products
• Work as an Individual Contributor and should be able to manage a team as well
• Participate in complex analytical projects and apply data engineering techniques to support new

or existing data products

• Support the team or management by producing quick-turnaround analysis, model development,

and quality assurance for product development, consulting projects, and client presentations

• Gather knowledge about the Maritime industry and its interrelationship with various economic

and policy decision

• Work closely with the research team and product management team to take their inputs and develop a product
• Mentor junior team members on various algorithms, tools and techniques in the world of data science

Business competencies

Essential

• 10+ years of industrial/research experience in a Data Science/Engineering Team
• 2-3 years of experience in working in time series forecasting
• 2+ years of experience in working with cloud technologies AWS/Dataricks
• 1+ years of experience in implementing LLMs for analytics products/services
• 5+ years of experience working with Big Data tools (Spark, PySpark, Cassandra, MongoDB etc.)
• Experience in creating docker containers
• Experience working on end-to-end analytics project from requirements analysis till deployment of project
• Ability to perform complex data analysis and statistical modelling in R/Python and/or Spark
• Knowledge of RDBMS concepts and experience working with SQL
• Understanding of data visualization principles and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics,

Engineering, Data Science)

• In-depth knowledge of forecasting concepts such as S/ARIMA/X and good knowledge on implementing forecasting packages in R and Python
• Excellent knowledge of Statistics, Machine Learning algorithms, Deep Neural Networks and Data Mining

Beneficial

• Experience working with geo-spatial data and/or unstructured data at scale
• Experience in other statistical programming languages like SPSS, Eviews etc.
• Experience in working in Maritime Industry

Personal competencies

• Good logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to confidently present technical solutions to stakeholders
• Great teamwork and ability to connect with people and build strong professional relationship

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights 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.

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What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.

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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.  

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