Overview
About the Role
The Data Associate within the Central Data & Insights team (formerly Data Journalism) works with reporters and editors to interpret datasets available on S&P Capital IQ Pro and deliver timely, accurate data projects. The position focuses on analyzing financial and economic information and creating data visuals that support newsroom coverage.
The ideal candidate shows strong interest in data analysis, financial markets, the global economy, and non‑financial corporates. Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and familiarity with financial data are important for this role.
The Team
You will join a small but dynamic newsroom team dedicated to producing data‑focused coverage across multiple sectors of the economy. The group collaborates closely to transform complex datasets into insights that help readers understand market trends.
The Impact
The newsroom delivers actionable coverage on financial markets worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate with editors and reporters to analyze current events and market developments using proprietary S&P data.
Responsibilities
- Analyze trends using S&P data and third‑party datasets.
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, and teammates on data‑driven news coverage.
- Support the newsroom by demonstrating how S&P data can be used within daily reporting.
- Verify and fact‑check data used in articles and research pieces.
- Respond to publication or research‑related queries from external audiences.
- Work with internal partners on product and workflow improvement initiatives.
- Participate in ad‑hoc data projects with cross‑functional teams.
- Highlight key credit, financial market, and supply chain trends.
- Compile datasets and produce data‑focused articles and reports for assigned regions.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of non‑financial corporates, financial markets, accounting principles, or financial data reporting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Solid analytical and research abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, data analysis, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of macroeconomics and non‑financial sectors.
- Prior exposure to financial datasets is beneficial. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship experience in finance, accounting, or a similar field.
- Exposure to data journalism concepts.
- Basic familiarity with analytical tools such as SQL or Python.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, delivers data, technology, and insights that help organizations understand markets and make informed decisions. The company combines deep expertise with advanced analytics to provide reliable intelligence across global industries.
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Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- or related disciplines
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S&P Global
S&P Global is a leading multinational provider of financial information, analytics, and market intelligence. Founded in 1860, the company delivers essential data, benchmarks, and insights to help businesses, governments, and individuals make informed decisions. With a mission to transform data into actionable intelligence, S&P Global operates across multiple segments including Ratings, Market Intelligence, Commodity Insights, and Indices, serving clients worldwide.
Headquartered in New York City, USA, S&P Global employs over 35,000 professionals across more than 30 countries. It is renowned for its credit ratings, widely used by investors and financial institutions to assess creditworthiness, and for its S&P Dow Jones Indices, which include globally recognized benchmarks like the S&P 500. In recent years, the company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as the merger with IHS Markit in 2022, strengthening its position as a premier source of integrated data and analytics in the financial services industry.
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