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S&P Global Market Intelligence – Data Researcher with good English and Financial skills The Role: Data Researcher The Team: The current opening is with S&P’s Estimates Operations Team that provides the highest quality of content on Consensus Estimates, Actuals and Guidance Information that is essential for our clients to make decisions with conviction. The team works on various research reports, company documents, collect information for forecasted and actual numbers and generates meaningful consensus from the collected data. The team consists of 425+ people working from offices in India covering global markets. We are looking at expanding our presence in Islamabad & Cape Town. The Impact: The Estimates team is a global, diverse, and cohesive “family” committed to S&P’s clients and data quality. The group is dedicated to the “3Es”— Education on the covered industry, Encouragement of creativity & idea sharing, and Empowerment for long-term career success. We provide a fast-paced work environment, where people’s voices are heard, and their performance is valued. What’s in it for you: This position is an excellent stepping-stone to work on financial information published by global research houses, on various public companies & industries. This role will allow you to gain comprehensive understanding of financial models, equity markets and enable you to learn various facets of the assigned industry as well as apply the knowledge to your daily responsibilities. Responsibilities: You will be a key member of the S&P Global Estimates operations team. Reporting into local management, you will be part of our Content Operations that ensures the information that our clients are looking for is available as timely and accurate as possible. Tracking and collecting comprehensive information/data in a proprietary database according to S&P’s guidelines for the assigned vertical Extract and validate required information using search tools, press releases, websites, trade documents and regulatory filings Providing input and ideas for new collection methods and product enhancements Reviewing feedback involving Estimates, Actuals & Guidance Content to help correct errors and establish or refine procedures and processes to improve accuracy Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence Keeping up to date on industry trends and reporting standards What We’re Looking For: Graduates/Post-graduates with excellent accounting or financial knowledge Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, while following a flexible schedule to meet deadlines Knowledge of financial statements and understanding of annual reports Comfortable taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness Strong attention to detail and a persistent approach to work Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral Knowledge of any database or automation tools would be an added advantage Adaptability to working across all time-zones 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, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. The Location: Cape Town, South Africa About Company Statement: 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. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: [email protected] 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), DTMGOP203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 276034 Posted On: 2022-07-28 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa