Data Analyst

S&P Global; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,009,000 - 2,678,000; 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 Global is hiring for a Financial Data Analyst role based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The incumbent will focus on day-to-day collection and validation of M&A and corporate actions data, using various search tools, press releases and regulatory filings to ensure high-quality datasets.

The role involves collaborating with global stakeholders, meeting targets, and participating in process-improvement initiatives including LEAN/automation projects across SPGMI products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in finance or related field.
• Fresher or up to 6 months of experience in Financial Research, Data collection & Analysis.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Articulate and fluent communication.
• Knowledge of SQL and VBA is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with stakeholders globally.
• Willingness to work in all shifts on rotational basis (Morning, Evening & Night).

Responsibilities

• High quality data collation, analysis, extraction and entering the data in work tools as per guideline specifications.
• Extract and validate required information using search tools, press releases and websites, trade documents and regulatory filings.
• Understand the working of the dataset, be aware of the workflows and have strong working knowledge of work tools.
• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
• Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product enhancements related to the dataset.
• Work on projects as an when they come up and ensure that they are completed within the given time span maintaining the desired quality.
• Troubleshoots problems or issues and provide support to the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in finance or related field

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 07

The Team: The current opening is with S&P’s Transactions division that publishes Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Market data. We collect and validates data using search tools, press releases, company websites, stock exchange websites and regulatory filings with a view to provide in-depth, accurate and timely information about different types of corporate actions such as M&A, placements, offerings, buybacks etc., which is then provided to our clients in the form of a formulated end product for S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The Impact: This role will influence transactions dataset. In addition to collecting and validating the data, this role may require working with peers, other stakeholders and on process improvement projects. This position is an excellent stepping stone to understand M&A, PO and PP domain, that will allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding through financial reporting standards, and enable you to learn facets of corporate actions, and as well as apply this knowledge to your daily responsibilities.

What’s in it for you: Primarily responsible for day-to-day collection and validation of transactions. Once strong fundamental understanding of the dataset and proficiency at workflows is developed, this role would require working with new talent to develop/enhance their skillset and working on process improvement projects including LEAN/automation projects that supports multiple SPGMI products.

Key Responsibilities

• High quality data collation, analysis, extraction and entering the data in work tools as per guideline specifications.
• Extract and validate required information using search tools, press releases and websites, trade documents and regulatory filings
• Understand the working of the dataset, be aware of the workflows and have strong working knowledge of work tools
• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
• Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product enhancements related to the dataset
• Work on projects as an when they come up and ensure that they are completed within the given time span maintaining the desired quality
• Troubleshoots problems or issues and provide support to the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors/ master's in finance or a related field
• Fresher or up to 6 months of experience in Financial Research, Data collection & Analysis.
• Good research and analytical skills
• Articulate and fluent communication
• Knowledge of SQL and VBA is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with stakeholders globally
• Willingness to work in all shifts on rotational basis (Mandatory) (Morning, Evening & Night)

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.

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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Location: Islamabad, Pakistan