Data Analyst

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
07
The Team

The Fundamentals Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency, and quality assurance for financial data across the Fundamentals domain.

The COE supports global delivery teams by providing financial subject‑matter support, structured reviews, and quality validations, ensuring financial data meets defined standards before it is consumed by clients and downstream processes.

The team works closely with US GAAP–based financial statements and disclosures, applying strong fundamentals of accounting, an audit mindset, and disciplined review techniques to ensure data reliability.

The Impact

The COE plays a critical role in protecting the quality and credibility of Fundamentals financial datasets.

As a Data Analyst – COE (Fundamentals), you will:

-Support financial data review and validation activities
Apply core accounting knowledge to identify errors or inconsistencies
Build a strong foundation in financial statement analysis and audit‑style reviews

-Your work will directly contribute to accurate financial data that clients and internal teams can rely on with confidence.

What’s In It for You

-Build strong hands‑on expertise in financial statements and accounting fundamentals
-Learn how financial data is reviewed, validated, and quality‑checked in an enterprise environment
-Gain exposure to audit‑style checks, controls, and quality frameworks
-Work closely with senior analysts and COE leads to grow financial judgment skills
--Develop a strong foundation for long‑term roles in financial analysis, audit, or data quality

Responsibilities

-Perform financial data validation and review under guidance, focusing on US GAAP–based financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and related disclosures)
-Review financial numbers, classifications, and mappings to ensure they align with defined Fundamentals standards and guidelines
-Conduct basic cross‑statement checks, variance analysis, and reasonableness reviews
-Identify potential data issues, inconsistencies, or gaps and escalate findings with clear documentation
-Support quality checks, internal reviews, and audit‑readiness activities
-Maintain accurate documentation of reviews, observations, and corrective actions
-Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), review checklists, and quality controls consistently
-Collaborate with peers and senior team members to clarify accounting treatments and resolve issues
-Participate in training sessions and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to strengthen financial and review skills

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

-Solid understanding of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement)
-Ability to read and interpret basic financial disclosures and notes
-Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, quality‑focused mindset
-Willingness to question data, validate numbers, and follow review procedures carefully
-Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic data tools

Additional / Good‑to‑Have Qualifications

Familiarity with US GAAP concepts and common accounting principles
Basic understanding of financial controls or review processes
Exposure to data validation, reconciliations, or quality checks
Willingness to learn query‑based tools or internal research platforms over time

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

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.

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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.

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