Data Associate, Data / Content Management

S&P Global, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Data Analyst to maintain and ensure the quality of economic and financial data. This role offers opportunities for development in a collaborative atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in economics and relevant experience in data management.

Benefits

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning opportunities

Financial planning

Family perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics required.
• 2-3 years of experience in economic and financial data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Update macroeconomic, financial, and industry data within specified timeframes.
• Perform quality control on all supported data.
• Provide second-level support to customers via the ticket system.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

English Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role : Grade Level (for internal use): 07 Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, updating, and ensuring the quality of Macro Economic, Financial, and Industry data, as well as maintaining data ingestion tools.

The Impact : The role supports our macroeconomic and financial products by delivering critical data, aiding our customers in making investment decisions. Data gathered and maintained is vital for many S&P Global Market Intelligence businesses and is crucial for GIA forecasts and analysis.

What's in it for you : Development opportunities, a great atmosphere, and teamwork.

Responsibilities :

1. Update macroeconomic, financial, and industry data within specified timeframes.
2. Rebase data and recalculate history as needed, or work on data revisions due to methodology changes.
3. Add data as requested by the manager.
4. Perform quality control on all supported data.
5. Collaborate with Analysts to address day-to-day questions or issues.
6. Provide second-level support to customers via the ticket system.

What We're Looking For :

• Bachelor's degree in economics.
• 2-3 years of experience in economic and financial data.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• English language skills; knowledge of French or Portuguese is an advantage.

Position : Centurion Office

Our Purpose : Progress requires a catalyst—information, imagination, people, technology—combined to unlock possibilities and change the world.

We aim to transform data into Essential Intelligence, helping companies, governments, and individuals make an impact on the future.

Our People : Over 35,000 worldwide, driven by curiosity and a shared belief in building a prosperous future through innovation and sustainability.

Our Values : Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. We focus on powering global markets with trusted insights.

Benefits : We care about our people, offering health & wellness, flexible downtime, continuous learning, financial planning, family perks, and more. For details, visit our careers page.

We are committed to fairness and diversity in our hiring practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

For accommodations during the application process, contact us via email.

US candidates: The EEO is the Law poster applies. Pay transparency and nondiscrimination policies are in place.

Job Details : Job ID, posting date, location in Centurion, South Africa, are included.