Reference Data & Security Master Analyst

S&P Global, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global, Inc. is seeking a data management professional to contribute to the Equity Data value stream, focusing on a unified security master database and rigorous data governance.

You will implement validation, support corporate actions reflection, and collaborate with index calculation and client support teams while working in-office at least two days per week. This role offers exposure to securities domain and advanced data tools, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data management, security reference data, or a related financial services role.
• Strong SQL skills with experience in relational databases.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• External candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process must attend at least one in-person interview at your nearest S&P Global office before an offer can be made.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of a unified security master database, ensuring data accuracy and serving as the single source of truth for the organization.
• Implement robust data governance practices, including validation and auditing, to maintain high standards of data quality, consistency, and completeness for critical financial products.
• Ensure prompt and accurate reflection of corporate actions (mergers, splits, dividends) in the security master, supporting downstream processes and global products.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including index calculation and client support, to align the security master with business needs and facilitate seamless data flow.
• Develop deep domain expertise in securities, corporate actions, and security master data, gaining exposure to industry standards and advanced data management tools crucial for career growth and skill development.

Skills

SQL skills

Data governance

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Databricks

Python

ETL (Power Automate)

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team: The Equity Data value stream at S&P Dow Jones Indices manages data related to securities and corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and reliability for indices and analytics. They collaborate closely with other departments to support index calculation, rebalance, and client needs.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of a unified security master database, ensuring data accuracy and serving as the single source of truth for the organization.
• Implement robust data governance practices, including validation and auditing, to maintain high standards of data quality, consistency, and completeness for critical financial products.
• Ensure prompt and accurate reflection of corporate actions (mergers, splits, dividends) in the security master, supporting downstream processes and global products.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including index calculation and client support, to align the security master with business needs and facilitate seamless data flow.
• Develop deep domain expertise in securities, corporate actions, and security master data, gaining exposure to industry standards and advanced data management tools crucial for career growth and skill development.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in data management, security reference data, or a related financial services role.
• Strong SQL skills with experience in relational databases, coupled with excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• External candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process must attend at least one in‑person interview at your nearest S&P Global office before an offer can be made.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Databricks, Python programming, or ETL processes like Power Automate.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team initiatives and resolve varied, non‑routine issues, providing guidance and clarification to support quality work output.
• Strong emotional intelligence, actively listening and collaborating to achieve team goals, and effectively prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency.
• Proactive in seeking new ideas, adaptable in applying previous experience to improve approaches, and capable of interpreting technical information clearly to aid understanding.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we encourage enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and we will actively support your return to the workplace.

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.

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.