About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10The Role: Market Data Owner – Volume & Index Data Operations
The Team: Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG)
The Impact:
We are looking for a Market Data Owner with a strong operations mindset to support the management, maintenance, and quality assurance of volume data and other Market datasets used in index production. In this role, you will take responsibility for the operational aspects of data mastering—ensuring timely updates, consistent data handling, accurate validations, and reliable day-to-day processes.
Your work ensures that index production runs smoothly and that the data behind our indices is dependable. You will contribute by:
Maintaining daily operational data processes to ensure timely and accurate updatesIdentifying and resolving data quality issues before they impact index calculationsSupporting audit requirements and ensuring processes are well controlledImproving data workflows and contributing to standardization effortsHelping maintain confidence in the datasets used across multiple index familiesYour role is essential to operational reliability and the overall quality of the index products.
What is in it for you?
A key operational role with ownership of specific market data domainsExperience working closely with index operations and methodology expertsOpportunities to enhance processes, develop data controls, and shape consistent data standardsA chance to deepen your understanding of index inputs, data validation, and operational workflowsOngoing skill development in data mastering, data lineage tools, and operational best practicesKey Responsibilities
Operational Data Management
Execute daily data ingestion, validation, and update processes for volume and related index datasetsMonitor data pipelines and quickly respond to exceptions or delaysPerform routine quality checks and ensure data is complete and consistent before index productionData Quality & Issue Resolution
Investigate discrepancies, missing fields, or anomalies in input dataWork with internal teams and external providers to resolve data issues promptlyDocument recurring issues and help identify long-term remediation stepsApply and maintain data quality rules, thresholds, and exception handling proceduresDocumentation & Governance
Keep data dictionaries, lineage records, and procedural documentation up to dateSupport audit requirements by maintaining clear logs of changes, corrections, and approvalsEnsure operational steps follow internal data governance policiesCross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with index operations teams to understand daily data requirementsCoordinate with data launch teams on pipeline fixes, enhancements, and testing activitiesCommunicate data issues clearly and in a timely manner to stakeholdersProcess Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate routine operational tasksContribute to improving data mastering processes, validation logic, and workflow controlsHelp evaluate new data sources and support onboarding activitiesWhat we are looking for:
2–4 years of experience in data operations, reference data, market data management, or a similar roleSolid understanding of operational data processes, data quality checks, and issue resolutionFamiliarity with market or index-related data (e.g., volumes, corporate actions, constituents, reference attributes)Comfortable working with structured data and performing basic queries or data checksStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to routine processesAbility to work under time pressure, especially during index production cyclesGood communication skills and confidence collaborating with multiple teamsA proactive mindset focused on reliability, consistency, and continuous improvementAbout 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. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.
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.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), ANLYTC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)Job ID: 322826
Posted On: 2025-12-08
Location: Mexico City, Mexico