Data Analyst, Maritime and Trade, Enterprise Data Organization (EMEA Hours - 4pm to 1am)

S&P Global, Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial information provider located in Penang is seeking a Data Analyst for its Maritime and Trade team. This entry-level position will focus on analyzing and maintaining maritime and trade datasets. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, exhibit keen interest in the maritime industry, and have strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits and a focus on continuous learning are included.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay, retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts and referral rewards

Qualifications

• 0-6 months relevant work experience.
• Keen interest in the Maritime industry.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze Maritime and Trade-related datasets.
• Updating and maintaining the data as needed.
• Working with experts to validate data.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 07

Job Title: Data Analyst, Maritime and Trade, Enterprise Data Organization

Please note that you will be working in EMEA hours (4pm to 1am Malaysia time) and will be eligible for shift allowances.

The Team:

You will be part of the Enterprise Data Organization, composed of 70 colleagues based in Penang and the US within our Maritime Operations cluster. You will provide support on research, validation, and update of Maritime and Trade data.

The Impact:

You will support our expansion on data integration and migration projects by aligning our maritime and trade data sets to a new platform to create more data insight for our institutional clients. This will not only enable exposure to research and analysis of the maritime and trade datasets but also collaboration with the Data Transformation team in our Enterprise Data Organization.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze Maritime and Trade-related datasets as applicable to Ships, Companies, Ownerships, Compliances, Sanctions, Ports, Trade & Bill of Lading.
• Updating and maintaining the data in response to the above.
• Working closely with in-country/regional experts to validate data.
• Capture and validate data through our primary and newly acquired sources to transform data into critical information.

What We’re Looking For

We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and ideas with a desire to learn and thrive. The position will provide a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills, and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at S&P Global. To be an ideal fit for the role, you should have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent)
• 0‑6 months relevant work experience
• Keen interest in the Maritime industry
• Strong communication, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a collaborative team
• Keen attention to detail and good multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel skills desirable)

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.

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.