Data Scientist for Shipping Analytics

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

Position Summary

The candidate will work along with other data scientists, data engineers and industry analysts 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.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work as part of analytics team based in Bangalore/Hyderabad/Gurgaon to develop/deploy new products
• Work as an Individual Contributor and should be able to work well with the team
• Participate in complex analytical projects and apply data science/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

Business competencies

Essential

• 2-3 years of industrial/research experience in a Data Science/Engineering Team
• 1-2 years of experience in working in time series forecasting
• 1+ years of experience in working with AWS or Databricks
• 1+ years of experience working with Big Data tools (Spark, PySpark, Cassandra, MongoDB etc.)
• 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 packages 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 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.

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