About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 07 The Platform S&P Global’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) is a multi-award-winning platform that puts quality, audited data at the centre of customer’s organizations. Our solutions build gold copy masters across all data types, delivering tangible data governance, risk management and compliance frameworks and rationalizing legacy architectures. The EDM platform is the central and established hub for all Financial Market transactions, securities, prices, rates, counterparty, and issuer data and now has a growing client base in other business sectors like Energy and Maritime and Trade. EDM empowers those who understand the data to manage the data, no matter the complexity, volume, or scope of the project. About Us The Graduate Associate Consultant role is part of a professional services team based in Manchester working with clients globally primarily on implementation activities for the EDM product suite. The team is coached and led by a senior member of the team, and are trained in using SQL Server, the EDM application, and in the informational needs of modern financial institutions. It is a dynamic role and provides a fantastic opportunity to build a solid career solving the data management issues of global top tier institutions. Your Role A good mix of technical competency, business/data expertise and project management skills are required. Develop a working level knowledge of the EDM software application. Operate in a consultative role supporting the configuration of the EDM Platform, per specifications, to meet agreed deliverables and deadlines. Testing the project deliverables ensuring they are in line with documented requirements. Track and manage issues that impact the delivery of EDM functionality Handle internal and external requests for EDM packages. Identify, communicate, and document potential deviations to agreed project scope Interacting with clients and colleagues to ensure accurate and timely information flows. What We Offer Cash incentive plan Opportunity to travel Options to work from home (will vary depending on client and assignment) Opportunity to work with world experts in the field of Enterprise Data Management and Financial Markets solutions and other verticals Strong client base and broad product line offering a wide variety of projects and use-cases Opportunity to work within a growing team and expanding technology solutions About You You are a delivery-focused individual. You enjoy problem-solving and making an impact toward successful project and service delivery. Key Qualifications and Skills: Recent graduate educated to degree-level or equivalent (preferably STEM subjects) Strong interest of Financial, Energy and/or Maritime and Trade Markets solutions and concepts Appreciation of the Project Management and Project Lifecycle Self-starter with an attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems. Ambitious and looking to build on their university career in a fast-moving environment Understanding of relational databases, data mining, data warehousing and data modelling concepts SQL skills (or other relevant programming languages) Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Strong team player Flexible Working We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. Return to Work Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. The Location(s): Manchester, London. About Company Statement: S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work. About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- OPRTON203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 309965 Posted On: 2024-11-26 Location: Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom