Sr. Data Researcher I

Segment: Market Intelligence

The Role: Senior Data Researcher I

The Location: Gurugram

The Grade : 8

The Team: 
Entity Management - We integrate, maintain, and manage Cross Reference Identifiers at Entity level and de-dupe entities to support collection across MI while also supporting Risk Management Product Framework. The Team builds on and provides an integrated view of Entities and their relationships. The Team provides structural and content support for standardized coexistence of 3rd Party data alongside in-house S&P GMI Data, certain Corporate Services (MDM) and products like GICRS, BECRS, XpressFeed, MI etc.

The Impact: 
Data is sourced from approx. ~1k Sources/Vendors and hence it becomes imperative to collect, analyze and ingest data within communicated SLAs and with best of quality.
Data ingested via different workflows has direct impact on downstream collection process and front-end information being utilized by Clients in decision making.
Products like MI, CapitalIQ, Xpressfeed and BECRS are fed by data ingested by researchers and hence very critical to maintain the robustness in cross-referencing data in and across the platforms 

What’s in it for you: 
This position is an excellent playground to understand and implement your ideas around Industry dynamism using technology and Data Science.
Learning about various market driving factors like Credit Ratings, Financials, Credit Default Swaps, Broker Research Reports etc.
Opportunity to venture into a mammoth world of S&P data and gain deep experience and expertise in the field of data exploration, data analytics and multi-faceted world of Automation.
 Being a part of Group driven by principles and challenging roles provides multiple path for growth and pool of opportunities to learn and excel.
Ample opportunities to grow in different groups as per your further interest and ability.

Position Overview
Senior Data Researcher I will join the Entity Management group in the Reference Data team. The individual’s Key responsibilities includes but are not limited to: 

• Understand the working of the dataset, be aware of the Entity Management workflows, should be able to execute project using the latest knowhow of Reference Data existing pipelines 
• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
• The candidate is expected to work with other content, Product Stakeholders, technology, automation specialists and customers on an on-demand basis
• Brainstorm and implement ideas on minimizing operative ineffectiveness tactically and strategically using data science
• Understand existing content group dynamic and think progressively on innovating ideas that improves scalability and maintenance 
• Work on new and existing projects simultaneously from time to time as per Company requirements
• Timely and appropriate response to mails from co-workers & Management Team
•  Escalating concerns on time and with correct line of communication.
• Ideate and execute Process improvement and Automation projects
• Adapt to new process and technologies based on project requirements

Basic Qualifications:

•  Graduate or Post Graduate Degree preferably in Engineering/Math/Finance.
• 4-6 Years of Experience.
• Hands on experience in developing and executing SQL Queries is a must
•  Candidate having concepts of Data Science and working knowledge on Python is must.
• Working knowledge of API, Microservices is desired.
•  Knowledge of SaFe/ Agile methodologies.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication is must.
• Analytical mindset and strong in logical reasoning.
• Well versed with Internet searching and Microsoft Office.
• An inquisitive and investigative nature.
• A Positive attitude, strong interest in research, flair for writing and an eye for detail.
• Comfortable to work in rotational shifts, night shift and flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Certification in SQL, Data Science
•  SaFe/Agile Certification 

About S&P Global Market Intelligence:

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we know that not all information is important—some of it is vital. Accurate, deep and insightful. We integrate financial and industry data, research and news into tools that help track performance, generate alpha, identify investment ideas, understand competitive and industry dynamics, perform valuation and assess credit risk. Investment professionals, government agencies, corporations and universities globally can gain the intelligence essential to making business and financial decisions with conviction.

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 

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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