Sr Data Researcher I / Data/Content Management

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. 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. 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