Data Quality Associate

Description

Department overview:
IHS Markit's Entity Management team oversees the collection, mapping and maintenance of client, vendor and
proprietary company, contact, fund, ownership, and relationship data. This data is used across multiple products by clients to facilitate transactions in the capital markets

Position summary:
In this role, you will work closely with members of our global teams, adding value to our content, as you help to ensure the highest possible levels of data quality, timeliness, and completeness. You will be given the support and direction you’ll need to help you succeed, while working as part of a diverse and experienced, passionate team. You will gain invaluable insight into the areas of data collection, data analysis, agile methodologies, and financial services.
Duties & accountabilities

• Transferring data from various internal and external sources into the data collection application and checking existing data for discrepancies/duplicates.
• Making necessary changes or assigning changes to researchers to ensure data is consistent and uniform.
• Ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness of IHS Markit’s existing data. Identifying solutions for eliminating discrepancies and missing information from the database. Communicating with individual researchers and team leaders regarding content specifications and guidelines.
• Identifying sources and creating processes for collecting and tracking new information as needed. Assisting team leaders in developing standards, benchmarks, and specifications. Populating new data points through analysis of external and internal sources including websites, industry publications, client lists, SEC filings, etc.
• Tracking all projects using the Kanban project management process. Entering changes and new information into internal databases using specified rules. Communicating regularly with team leader/management/team members regarding status of projects and workload.
• Liaising with offshore teams on projects.
• Participating in creation/maintenance of research manuals and enhancements to the databases and research methodology.
• Assisting in the training of new employees as needed.

Business competencies
Education and experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Interest in financial research and internet research.
• Enjoys and can handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work as an individual as well as in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Assume accountability for individual projects and team’s overall success.

Personal impact

• Demonstrated expertise within entity structures/relationships, reference data and corporate actions.
• Understanding of Agile/Kanban and/or ability and interest in improving process efficiencies.
• Experience automating processes using technology such as Kapow is a plus.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to give critical feedback to team members.

Teamwork

• Work closely with global team members to deliver high quality data.
• Responsible for the quality of the team’s work.

Company overview
S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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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: [email protected] 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.

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Job ID: 280217
Posted On: 2023-03-14
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India