Lead Data Steward

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Team

The Money Market Directories (MMD) team delivers comprehensive research, content, and analytics on plan sponsors and the service providers they work with. The MMD database is a market-leading platform, featuring extensive data on investments and key business decision-makers.
This data is utilized by investment management firms, investment banks, and private equity firms to:
•    Identify growth opportunities in investment portfolios.
•    Raise capital for new funds.
•    Benchmark industry peers and target areas for revenue generation.
 

The Impact

As a Lead Data Steward with the MMD Data Stewardship team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, governance, and usability of the MMD dataset. You will act as a point of contact for content-related matters across the team and adjacent stakeholders.
Your work will be instrumental in capturing, disseminating, and improving the quality of MMD data, enabling its use for internal analytics and external customer applications.
 

What’s in it for You?

•    Develop expertise in the MMD dataset and its applications across the investment landscape.
•    Work on initiatives that improve data quality, automation, and integration across workflows.
•    Gain exposure to advanced analytical tools and methodologies while contributing to impactful projects.
•    Collaborate with stakeholders in Operations, Technology, and Product teams to enhance overall content delivery.
•    Leverage and develop communication skills to explain complex concepts to audiences with varied expertise levels.
 

Responsibilities

•    Data Management & Delivery:
o    Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex, data-driven projects, including requirements gathering, analysis, and execution.
o    Define features, user stories, and technology requirements, ensuring alignment with user and client needs.
•    Collaboration:
o    Work with stakeholders across Operations, Technology, and Product teams to streamline workflows.
o    Support technology teams with user story creation, bug identification, and agile development processes.
•    Data Quality & Governance:
o    Analyze vendor data and develop effective ingestion strategies.
o    Identify and implement automation opportunities using Python, machine learning, or other data methodologies.
•    Visualization & Insights:
o    Transform raw, complex data into actionable insights through effective visualization techniques.
o    Stay informed about market trends and address data gaps to maintain relevance and accuracy.
 

What We’re Looking For

•    Education: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
•    Experience:
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in data strategy, management, and governance.
    Proficiency in the Money Markets ecosystem, including expertise with MMD, CIQ, DMS backend infrastructure, tables, pipelines, and loaders.
•    Technical Proficiency:
    Advanced SQL skills (must have) with hands-on experience in data mining and analysis.
    Proficiency in writing Features and User Stories, preferably using Azure DevOps.
    Strong understanding and application of data visualization tools and techniques.
•    Soft Skills:
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong collaborative mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
    Innovative thinker, capable of working effectively across teams and geographies.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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.

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