Data Analyst

spgi; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 380,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an entry-level Data Analyst who will develop foundational proficiency across data workflows, sourcing, validation, and delivery under SOPs. You will support UAT, routine reporting, and automation initiatives while learning industry concepts and collaborating with data research teams.

You will process financial documents for General/Limited Partners, access GP portals for metadata tagging, and standardize data from Private Equity statements with basic

Qualifications

• Fresher with 2025/2026 batch in finance-related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willing to work in rotational night shifts as required.
• Basic understanding of financial/market data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze financial documents from General/Limited Partners including capital calls and distributions.
• Access GP portals to download, categorize, and tag fund documents with metadata.
• Extract, standardize, and validate data from Private Equity documents such as capital accounts and cash flow statements.
• Identify accounting breakouts and classify fund-level data and portfolio company data.
• Perform data quality checks and resolve exceptions.
• Conduct routine reporting and basic trend analysis to support analytics.
• Support data cleansing initiatives and automation efforts with basic SQL tasks.
• Maintain documentation of data collection and validation processes.
• Collaborate to deliver team targets with emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects aligned to business expansion or automation initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Economics/Commerce

Tools

SQL basics

Excel basics

Data capture tools

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 07 Role

The Data Analyst is an individual contributor role that develops foundational proficiency in one or more workflows or datasets. The role supports end-to-end data lifecycle activities including sourcing, basic validation, enrichment, and delivery under guidance, adhering strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and set guidelines, and escalating deviations for a defined dataset or workflow.

The role emphasizes building strong data literacy and operational discipline, learning industry concepts, and collaborating with other data research teams. Associates contribute to UAT and day-to-day solutioning, follow established standards, and participate in continuous process improvement and the adoption of technology and AI-enabled workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze financial documents received from General /Limited Partners , including capital calls, distributions, financial statements, and schedules of investments.
• Access GP portals and repositories to download, categorize, and tag fund-related documents with accurate metadata.
• Extract, standardize, and validate data from Private Equity documents such as Partners' Capital Account statements, cash flow statements, and investment schedules .
• Identify appropriate accounting breakouts and classify data items related to fund-level investments and portfolio companies .
• Perform data quality checks, resolve exceptions raised through manual QC reviews and automated validation logs , and ensure adherence to defined data standards.
• Conduct routine reporting and basic trend analysis to support internal analytics and operational insights.
• Support data cleansing initiatives to improve accuracy and consistency across datasets.
• Assist with process improvement, Lean initiatives, and automation efforts , including basic SQL-driven data tasks.
• Maintain clear documentation of data collection and validation processes for auditability and future reference.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver individual and team targets with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects aligned to business expansion, data enhancement, or automation initiatives.

Basic Qualification

• Fresher (2025/2026 passouts) - Bachelor's/Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce.
• Excellent in written & verbal communication
• Willing to work in rotational shift (including night shift) basis the business requirement
• Basic understanding of financial/market or domain data concepts relevant to the assigned dataset.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with structured/unstructured data formats (Excel, PDFs, filings, news, vendor feeds, etc).
• Beginner knowledge of SQL/Excel for querying, filtering, and reconciling data.
• Awareness of automation and GenAI tools; ability to follow prescribed usage patterns.
• Exposure to data lifecycle concepts (source → ingest → validate → publish).

Functional Skills

• Ability to perform data entry, tagging, and basic enrichment accurately.
• Capability to read and interpret simple source materials (e.g., filings, vendor feeds, news).
• Structured escalation of exceptions with appropriate evidence and context.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with enterprise data capture tools, workflow systems, and ticketing platforms.

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.

• 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.
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