S&P Global
Private Market and other Thematic Indices‘ data owner
S&P Global, New York, New York, us, 10261
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 10
About the Role: Private Market and other Thematic Indices data owner
As a Private Market and Thematic Indices data owner within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG), you will be responsible for preparing, validating, and ensuring the accuracy of private equity, venture capital, private debt, and real asset data ahead of scheduled index rebalances. You will work with various datasets that include valuations, holdings, and transaction records, applying rigorous validation checks against trusted reference sources. This position is part of the Data Excellence – Thematics group, which focuses on a wide array of datasets used for the maintenance and rebalancings for S&P Thematic indices.
Responsibilities and Impact: As the key point of accountability for private market and thematic data quality, you will work closely with internal and external data providers to ensure our data mastering processes deliver trusted information for rebalances, analytics, reporting, and decision‑making.
The Data Owner is responsible for the onboarding, management and quality of a variety of thematic related data items used for the production and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones‑branded indices.
The successful candidate will set the standard in carrying out tasks associated with the management of thematic and private market data used for production and maintenance of indices, setting an example for more junior analysts.
Additionally, the data owner is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and may be required to make presentations to Index Committees on matters impacting the maintenance and particularly the rebalancing of S&P DJI global indices.
Own the private market data pipeline that powers investment analytics, portfolio monitoring, and strategic decision‑making.
Develop deep expertise in sourcing, validating, and mastering data from multiple internal and external sources.
Collaborate with R&D, Operations and Technology to enhance data quality, structure, and usability.
Influence data standards and governance frameworks used firm‑wide across private equity and thematic data.
Gain end‑to‑end exposure to the private markets and thematic data lifecycle from ingestion and reconciliation through to golden source mastering and reporting.
Shape and optimize validation processes that directly affect index rebalances.
Build a career at the intersection of private markets, data operations, and data governance in a high‑impact, visible role.
Key Responsibilities 1. Data Ownership & Stewardship
Act as the primary owner for private market investment datasets (fund, company, asset‑level) and thematic data (classification, score‑based) across the data lifecycle.
Define, maintain, and enforce data standards, taxonomies, and hierarchies (e.g., entity, instrument, deal structures).
Oversee golden source mastering processes to ensure a single version of truth for private market data.
2. Data Validation & Quality Control
Develop and execute robust validation rules for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data from internal and external sources.
Perform data reconciliation across multiple sources (administrators, managers, custodians, market data vendors).
Investigate and resolve data exceptions in coordination with operations and investment teams.
3. Process & Governance
Collaborate with data automation teams to design automated validation and mastering workflows.
Maintain detailed data dictionaries, lineage, and governance documentation for private market and thematic datasets.
Contribute to data governance forums and enforce compliance with data policies and controls.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the subject matter expert for private market data and thematic structure, sourcing, and usage.
Partner with Research & Design, Product and Operations teams to ensure data meets business needs.
Liaise with external vendors and data providers to manage SLAs and data delivery standards.
Compensation / Benefits Information For US candidates only: Anticipated base salary range is $83,313 to $117,365. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional benefits.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Demonstrable understanding of global financial markets.
Self‑starter with good problem‑solving skills.
Good time management skills; able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction.
Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in business, finance or equivalent; progression in a financial qualification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience handling financial data including Company Fundamentals/ESG.
Intermediate knowledge of Python, SQL, and Power Automate.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset‑class spectrum. We are the largest global resource for index‑based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®.
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com. The EEO law poster is available and pay transparency nondiscrimination provisions are provided.
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About the Role: Private Market and other Thematic Indices data owner
As a Private Market and Thematic Indices data owner within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG), you will be responsible for preparing, validating, and ensuring the accuracy of private equity, venture capital, private debt, and real asset data ahead of scheduled index rebalances. You will work with various datasets that include valuations, holdings, and transaction records, applying rigorous validation checks against trusted reference sources. This position is part of the Data Excellence – Thematics group, which focuses on a wide array of datasets used for the maintenance and rebalancings for S&P Thematic indices.
Responsibilities and Impact: As the key point of accountability for private market and thematic data quality, you will work closely with internal and external data providers to ensure our data mastering processes deliver trusted information for rebalances, analytics, reporting, and decision‑making.
The Data Owner is responsible for the onboarding, management and quality of a variety of thematic related data items used for the production and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones‑branded indices.
The successful candidate will set the standard in carrying out tasks associated with the management of thematic and private market data used for production and maintenance of indices, setting an example for more junior analysts.
Additionally, the data owner is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and may be required to make presentations to Index Committees on matters impacting the maintenance and particularly the rebalancing of S&P DJI global indices.
Own the private market data pipeline that powers investment analytics, portfolio monitoring, and strategic decision‑making.
Develop deep expertise in sourcing, validating, and mastering data from multiple internal and external sources.
Collaborate with R&D, Operations and Technology to enhance data quality, structure, and usability.
Influence data standards and governance frameworks used firm‑wide across private equity and thematic data.
Gain end‑to‑end exposure to the private markets and thematic data lifecycle from ingestion and reconciliation through to golden source mastering and reporting.
Shape and optimize validation processes that directly affect index rebalances.
Build a career at the intersection of private markets, data operations, and data governance in a high‑impact, visible role.
Key Responsibilities 1. Data Ownership & Stewardship
Act as the primary owner for private market investment datasets (fund, company, asset‑level) and thematic data (classification, score‑based) across the data lifecycle.
Define, maintain, and enforce data standards, taxonomies, and hierarchies (e.g., entity, instrument, deal structures).
Oversee golden source mastering processes to ensure a single version of truth for private market data.
2. Data Validation & Quality Control
Develop and execute robust validation rules for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data from internal and external sources.
Perform data reconciliation across multiple sources (administrators, managers, custodians, market data vendors).
Investigate and resolve data exceptions in coordination with operations and investment teams.
3. Process & Governance
Collaborate with data automation teams to design automated validation and mastering workflows.
Maintain detailed data dictionaries, lineage, and governance documentation for private market and thematic datasets.
Contribute to data governance forums and enforce compliance with data policies and controls.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the subject matter expert for private market data and thematic structure, sourcing, and usage.
Partner with Research & Design, Product and Operations teams to ensure data meets business needs.
Liaise with external vendors and data providers to manage SLAs and data delivery standards.
Compensation / Benefits Information For US candidates only: Anticipated base salary range is $83,313 to $117,365. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional benefits.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Demonstrable understanding of global financial markets.
Self‑starter with good problem‑solving skills.
Good time management skills; able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction.
Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in business, finance or equivalent; progression in a financial qualification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience handling financial data including Company Fundamentals/ESG.
Intermediate knowledge of Python, SQL, and Power Automate.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset‑class spectrum. We are the largest global resource for index‑based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®.
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com. The EEO law poster is available and pay transparency nondiscrimination provisions are provided.
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