Data Analyst - Data Operations

spgi; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

spgi is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Private Markets Data Operations team in Mumbai. You will support collection, analysis, validation, and maintenance of high-quality datasets sourced from Private Equity documents.

As an early-career professional, you will learn industry concepts, automate basic tasks, and contribute to data quality, standardization, and timely reporting across global clients.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Shift flexibility across Asia/EMEA/US business hours.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); basic SQL and Python knowledge.
• Familiarity with BI tools; GenAI/automation exposure is a plus.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze financial documents from GP portals and reports.
• Download, categorize, and tag fund-related documents with metadata.
• Extract, standardize, and validate data from Private Equity documents.
• Identify appropriate accounting breakouts and classify data items.
• Perform data quality checks and resolve deviations from QC reviews.
• Conduct routine reporting and basic trend analyses.
• Support data cleansing and automation initiatives.
• Maintain clear documentation of data collection and validation processes.
• Collaborate with team to meet targets with focus on quality.

Skills

SQL basics

Python basics

Excel / Office

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance / Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07 The 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.

The Team

We are looking for a detail-oriented and career-minded Data Analyst to join our Private Markets Data Operations team in Mumbai. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to build deep expertise in Private Equity data, financial statements, and fund structures, while developing strong analytical and automation skills. You will support the collection, analysis, validation, and maintenance of high-quality datasets sourced from Private Equity and alternative investment documents. Your work will directly contribute to the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of market-leading data used by global clients for decision-making and benchmarking.

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.

Domain Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of Private Equity / Real Estate / Alternative Investment operations, including fund accounting and investor reporting concepts preferred.
• General awareness of capital markets, alternative investments & Private Equity is preferred.

Basic Qualification

• Fresher : Postgraduate degree in Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (MBA (Finance), PGDM, or equivalent preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Shift & Work Schedule - This position operates under a global service delivery model and requires flexibility to work rotational shifts aligned to Asia, EMEA, and US business hours, based on business needs. During peak business periods (such as quarter-end or year-end reporting), there may be a requirement to work extended hours or shift overlaps to meet delivery timeline.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Certification and experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); basic knowledge of SQL, Python; familiarity with BI tools is an advantage.
• Exposure to automation, Lean methodologies, or GenAI tools is a plus.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment under stringent deadline.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and continuously improve.

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 doi