Private Market and other Thematic Indices data owner
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10About the Role: Private Market and other Thematic Indicesdata owner
As a Private Market and Thematic Indices data owner within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG) you will be responsible for preparing validating and ensuring the accuracy of private equity venture capital private debt and real asset data ahead of scheduled index will work with various datasets that include valuations holdings and transaction records applying rigorous validation checks against trusted reference sources. This position is part of the Data Excellence Thematics group which focuses on a wide array of datasets used for the maintenance and rebalancings for S&P Thematic indices.
Responsibilities and Impact:
As the key point of accountability for private market and thematic data quality you will work closely with internal and external data providers to ensure our data mastering processes deliver trusted information for rebalances analytics reporting and decision-making.
The Data Owner is responsible for the onboarding management and quality of a variety of thematic related data items used for the production and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones-branded indices.
The successful candidate will be expected to set the standard in carrying out tasks associated with the management of thematic and private market data used for the production and maintenance of indices setting an example for more junior analysts to follow.
Additionally the data owner is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and may be required to make presentations to Index Committees on matters impacting the maintenance and particularly the rebalancing of S&P DJI global indices making in-depth knowledge of their product line essential.
Own the private market data pipeline that powers investment analytics portfolio monitoring and strategic decision-making.
Develop deep expertise in sourcing validating and mastering data from multiple internal and external sources.
Collaborate with R&D Operations and Technology to enhance data quality structure and usability.
Influence data standards and governance frameworks used firmwide across private equity and thematic data.
Gain end-to-end exposure to the private markets and thematic data lifecycle from ingestion and reconciliation through to golden source mastering and reporting.
Shape and optimize validation processes that directly affect index rebalances.
Build a career at the intersection of private markets data operations and data governance in a high-impact visible role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Ownership & Stewardship
Act as the primary owner for private market investment datasets (fund company asset-level) and thematics data(classification score-based) across the data lifecycle.
Define maintain and enforce data standards taxonomies and hierarchies (e.g. entity instrument deal structures).
Oversee golden source mastering processes to ensure a single version of truth for private market data.
2. Data Validation & Quality Control
Develop and execute robust validation rules for completeness accuracy and timeliness of data from internal and external sources.
Perform data reconciliation across multiple sources (administrators managers custodians market data vendors).
Investigate and resolve data exceptions in coordination with operations and investment teams.
3. Process & Governance
Collaborate with data automation teams to design automated validation and mastering workflows.
Maintain detailed data dictionaries lineage and governance documentation for private market and thematic datasets.
- Contribute to data governance forums and enforce compliance with data policies and controls.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for private market data and thematics data structure sourcing and usage.
Partner with Research & Design Product and Operations teams to ensure data meets business needs.
Liaise with external vendors and data providers to manage SLAs and data delivery standards.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $83313to $117365. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.
What Were Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets
Self-starter with good problem-solving skills
Good time management skills. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner
Proficient in Excel Power Point and other MS Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in business finance or any other equivalent discipline would be preferred and / or progression in a financial qualification (e.g. CFA). Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience handling financial data including but not limited to Company Fundamentals/ESG
Intermediate knowledge of Python/SQL/Power Automate is a pre-requisite as work would involve doing data transformations/process automation/data analysis and smart QA.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices
At 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. Were the largest global resource for index-based concepts data and research and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. 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 worlds 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 worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today. For more information visit In It For You
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Benefits:
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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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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