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S&P Global Sustainable 1
TheRole:Senior Manager, Data Governance
The Team:
S&P Global Sustainable 1 is a corporate division of S&P Global which is focused on ESG data, analytics and solutions. The Data Management team sits within the Data organization of Sustainable 1 and is responsible for ensuring that data on the products is of the highest quality. Members of this team need to interact very closely with ESG research, technology, analytics and client service teams to ensure data flows are accurate, methodology and rules are correctly applied, and deliveries are made to clients in a timely and accurate manner.
This is an individual contributor role. We are seeking a Data Lead who will execute a data strategy to ensure data & analytics are integrated into client facing delivery channels. This role will involve collaborating with project teams to deliver on key initiatives and contributing to the design and implementation of data governance frameworks and best-in-class practices/workflows for our strategic data platform.
Responsibilities & Impact:
Manage projects focused on automating and optimizing recurring processes, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely client information delivery. This includes defining project scope, developing detailed project plans, and tracking progress against milestones.
Collaborate with stakeholders (including technical, business, and client teams) to facilitate seamless information updates and efficient workflows. This involves conducting regular meetings, communicating project updates, and managing expectations.
Able to understand and articulate business requirements in the context of designing solutions and automating processes, collaborating closely with the data collection tools & automation group.
Work with dataset leads to lay out a roadmap to successfully implement governance around tools/technologies, resources, and processes. Ensure that the Data Management teams create and update data flow diagrams regularly to stay current and to provide transparency around data lineage.
Work with the client services team to resolve any time-sensitive data delivery concerns and provide inputs on the long-term delivery strategy
Work on the identification and deployment of appropriate tools for Data Governance. Set up operational processes for governance to ensure data usage and deliveries are as expected
Create and maintain data catalogues and dictionaries to account for various datasets within S1
Represent data team in S1 wide data projects, as product owner where applicable
Work hand in hand with our compliance, contracts, and legal teams to ensure a thorough understanding of the regulatory and/or contractual obligations related to the usage of data. Additionally, foster strong partnerships with Product, Technology, Research & Methodology teams.
Lead the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the data governance policies, processes, procedures, and playbook(s) for guiding the data management aspects of the Sustainable 1 Data Platform
Collaborate with data stewards to address technical debt impacting workflows and data delivery, ensuring alignment with best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or finance
10+ years of Data Management/Governance/Project Management experience within the financial industry
Experience working with database structures and data analysis
Comfort with SQL/Oracle with the ability to writecomplex queries
Hands-on experience in programming using Python is Plus
Experience working within the Agile framework
Self-starter that can work independently with little supervision, and lead teams to a common goal
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to challenging the status quo.
Juggle and lead multiple projects
Collaboration across global teams and with multiple functional roles including technology, product management, business operations and client services.
Preferred experience/skills:
Data Governance
Knowledge of the Databricks technology platform
Product/Data delivery experience within the ESG space
Ability to query databases to retrieve information, build validations and analyze data
Experience managing product releases for a large organization with a diverse client base.
About Sustainable 1
S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1
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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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