**About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 10 **S&P Global Market Intelligence** **The** **Role:** Senior Implementation Consulting Specialist **The Team:** The Implementation Consultant role is part of a team based in Tokyo, Japan, working with clients globally on implementation activities and providing application support for engagements onsite; At times team members are required to travel (within the region or internationally) to client offices to assist with the implementation activities. The team is coached and led by a senior Managing Consultants and Lead Consultants, and are trained in using SQL Server, the Markit EDM application, and in the informational needs of modern financial institutions. **The Impact:** An enterprise data management (EDM) platform helps in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s data processes. **What’s in it for you:** The role is dynamic and provides a fantastic opportunity to build a solid career solving the data management issues of global top tier financial institutions. **Responsibilities:** + Configuring EDM application using SQL Server to meet the client specifications at a client’s site. + Providing consultancy to clients for business improvements. Discusses proposed solutions for complex systems with customer. + Providing application support for client, where necessary, including incident management, investigation, resolution, system monitoring, and coordination within internal and external stakeholders and teams. + Documenting weekly, quarterly, and financial budget status, including presentation to client. + Testing the project deliverables ensuring they are in line with documented requirements and documenting unit tests outcomes. + Proactively monitor, review for improvements, and document existing procedures. + Making recommendations for implementation of new features, and performance improvements where appropriate. + Collaborate and work closely with Presales and Sales in prospect engagements, Request for Information/Proposal (RFI/RFP), Proof of Concept (POC) workshops, and identify new opportunities. + Support the release management process and job automation procedures **What We’re Looking For:** **Business Competencies:** Education and experience + BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Finance with more than 5 years of development experience + Solid understanding of financial markets products, a broad understanding of the investment bank process, middle-office systems and operations, and associated data management needs + Must have more than 2 years of Markit EDM implementation / Support experience + Proven track record of software implementation experience, ideally gained across buy-side and sell-side environments. + Must have the understanding of Markit EDM Components (Data Inspector, Data Constructor, Rule Builder, Core Matcher & Web UI Workflows) + Strong proficiency with SQL statements, designing tables, stored procedures, views and functions. Preference in SQL Server. + Good Data Model knowledge and experience of working within financial database implementations. + Adept in problem analysis, problem solving and problem management + Certification in EDM Core & User Interface and Advanced courses would be advantageous. **Commercial awareness** An interest in the data management space and technology associated with it Management requirements Ability to prioritize activities by managing a constantly evolving plan measured against client requirements. Ability to coordinate between different teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate updates to stakeholders **Personal Competencies:** Personal impact Self-starter with an attention to detail Ambitious and looking to build on their career in a fast-moving environment A natural, consultative style is essential to build client relationships and meet the evolving demands of a wide and diverse client base. An ability to understand clients’ business requirements through an on-going consultative engagement and map these into a set of objectives for the implementation of EDM solution **Communication** Good presentations skills (preparation and delivery) Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English languages. **Teamwork** Must be a strong team player, able to interact with business, product, operations and technical teams in a professional manner. Trains, mentors and coaches less experienced analysts and consultants **The Location:** Tokyo, Japan **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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) **Job ID:** 304492 **Posted On:** 2024-07-09 **Location:** Tokyo, Japan