S&P Global
Investment Data & Benchmarking Data Owner
As an Investment Data & Benchmarking Data owner specializing in Portfolio Benchmarking, you will play a central role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and analytical power of the performance data that underpins S&P's benchmarking solutions. You will work with raw data inputs submitted by investment management firms, including asset allocation details, performance returns, and risk classifications and play a pivotal role in validating, processing, and transforming these inputs into trusted datasets. This role is fundamental in upholding S&P's benchmarks as credible, data-driven standards for portfolio performance. Your work will ensure that benchmarks accurately reflect underlying contributor data, enabling institutional clients and internal teams to make sound, data-backed assessments of investment strategy outcomes. Responsibilities include: Own the data pipeline that feeds into industry-recognized portfolio benchmarking tools used by global asset managers. Develop expertise in sourcing, validating, and governing performance data across thousands of portfolios and multiple risk categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, methodology, and product teams to optimize data flow and improve quality controls. Influence benchmark design and accuracy by applying rigorous validation processes and providing feedback on data structure, anomalies, and trends. Gain exposure to the end-to-end benchmark lifecycle, from data ingestion through to index publication and reporting. Build a career at the intersection of investment performance, data operations, and benchmark innovation within a globally recognized financial intelligence firm. Additional responsibilities include: Process and validate portfolio performance submissions from contributor firms. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency across performance returns, asset allocations, and risk categorizations. Standardize and normalize incoming data for integration into S&P's benchmarking models. Monitor benchmark outputs and cross-reference them against input data for integrity. Assist with performance reviews, dataset updates, and analytical summaries. Support the development and documentation of benchmark methodologies. Implement data validation routines and flag inconsistencies or anomalies for investigation. Maintain audit trails and data dictionaries to support transparency and reproducibility. Liaise with internal stakeholders to improve data submission processes and tools. Contribute to analytical reports and insights derived from benchmark datasets. Participate in internal research projects that explore performance dispersion, return consistency, or risk-adjusted metrics. Compensation/Benefits Information: S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,313 to $117,365. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline. 2 to 4 years of experience in investment analytics, data operations, or portfolio performance analysis. Solid understanding of investment performance measurement, benchmarking principles, and risk profiling. Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity is essential. Ability to translate raw financial data into structured, actionable insights. Strong communication skills for collaborating across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications: Strong Excel skills required; experience with Python, SQL, or R is highly beneficial. 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. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're 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. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios, and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technologythe 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 worldwideso 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: 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre-employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. 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,
As an Investment Data & Benchmarking Data owner specializing in Portfolio Benchmarking, you will play a central role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and analytical power of the performance data that underpins S&P's benchmarking solutions. You will work with raw data inputs submitted by investment management firms, including asset allocation details, performance returns, and risk classifications and play a pivotal role in validating, processing, and transforming these inputs into trusted datasets. This role is fundamental in upholding S&P's benchmarks as credible, data-driven standards for portfolio performance. Your work will ensure that benchmarks accurately reflect underlying contributor data, enabling institutional clients and internal teams to make sound, data-backed assessments of investment strategy outcomes. Responsibilities include: Own the data pipeline that feeds into industry-recognized portfolio benchmarking tools used by global asset managers. Develop expertise in sourcing, validating, and governing performance data across thousands of portfolios and multiple risk categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, methodology, and product teams to optimize data flow and improve quality controls. Influence benchmark design and accuracy by applying rigorous validation processes and providing feedback on data structure, anomalies, and trends. Gain exposure to the end-to-end benchmark lifecycle, from data ingestion through to index publication and reporting. Build a career at the intersection of investment performance, data operations, and benchmark innovation within a globally recognized financial intelligence firm. Additional responsibilities include: Process and validate portfolio performance submissions from contributor firms. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency across performance returns, asset allocations, and risk categorizations. Standardize and normalize incoming data for integration into S&P's benchmarking models. Monitor benchmark outputs and cross-reference them against input data for integrity. Assist with performance reviews, dataset updates, and analytical summaries. Support the development and documentation of benchmark methodologies. Implement data validation routines and flag inconsistencies or anomalies for investigation. Maintain audit trails and data dictionaries to support transparency and reproducibility. Liaise with internal stakeholders to improve data submission processes and tools. Contribute to analytical reports and insights derived from benchmark datasets. Participate in internal research projects that explore performance dispersion, return consistency, or risk-adjusted metrics. Compensation/Benefits Information: S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,313 to $117,365. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline. 2 to 4 years of experience in investment analytics, data operations, or portfolio performance analysis. Solid understanding of investment performance measurement, benchmarking principles, and risk profiling. Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity is essential. Ability to translate raw financial data into structured, actionable insights. Strong communication skills for collaborating across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications: Strong Excel skills required; experience with Python, SQL, or R is highly beneficial. 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. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're 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. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios, and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technologythe 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 worldwideso 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: 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre-employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. 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,