Sr Specialist Data And AI Governance

S&P Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Dow Jones Indices seeks an experienced data governance professional to join the Equity Data value stream in Mumbai.

You will implement governance standards, monitor data quality, assess AI risk, and collaborate with data owners to drive improvements across critical financial products.

This role requires 5+ years in data governance and a willingness to work from the office at least 2 days a week. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality management, compliance, or related roles
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or similar)
• Ability to write SQL queries and perform basic data analysis, with clear policy documentation
• In-person interview required for final stage before offer

Responsibilities

• Execute and operationalize data and AI governance frameworks, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for critical financial products.
• Design and execute robust data quality monitoring programs, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Support AI risk assessments by evaluating biases and unintended consequences, maintain AI model inventory, and collaborate with AI Solutions Experts.
• Participate in project intake/review processes, guiding governance requirements and identifying risks.
• Serve as governance resource to value stream SMEs, developing training materials and awareness sessions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in governance processes amidst emerging technologies.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Compliance

AI/ML concepts

Documentation

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use)

09

The Team

The Equity Data value stream at S&P Dow Jones Indices is crucial for maintaining data integrity and supporting the company’s product offerings. This team ensures the accuracy, consistency, and ethical use of data across SPDJI data assets and AI solutions, playing a pivotal role in data governance and quality management.

Responsibilities And Impact

• Execute and operationalize data and AI governance frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness for critical financial products.
• Design and execute robust data quality monitoring programs, conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with data owners to implement corrective actions and drive measurable improvements in data integrity.
• Support AI risk assessments by evaluating potential biases and unintended consequences, maintaining AI model inventory, and collaborating with AI Solutions Experts to ensure responsible AI practices.
• Participate in project intake and review processes, providing guidance on governance requirements and identifying risks to ensure compliance and support successful project outcomes.
• Serve as a governance resource and advisor to value stream SMEs, fostering a culture of governance by developing training materials, facilitating awareness sessions, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in governance processes, staying current on emerging technologies and contributing ideas to enhance frameworks and operational practices.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality management, compliance, or related financial services roles, with 2+ years working with data management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or similar), data quality assessment methodologies, and AI/ML concepts including responsible AI principles.
• Ability to write SQL queries and perform basic data analysis, coupled with excellent documentation skills to create clear policies and technical specifications.
• We require all external candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in data governance, data management, or privacy (CDMP, DGSP, CIPP, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team initiatives, resolve varied and non-routine issues, and provide guidance and clarification to support quality work output.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence, actively listening to understand diverse perspectives, and prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency to achieve team goals.
• Proactive in using previous experience to identify appropriate courses of action or improve existing approaches, and capable of interpreting technical information to aid understanding within the team.

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. We’re 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 world’s 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 world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

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

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: It’s 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 awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.

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Job ID: 327948

Posted On: 2026-09-14

Location: Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India

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