Data Analyst, Private Markets – Graduate Hire
S&P Global
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Penang • Malaysia
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About the role
- Process and analyze financial documents received from General/Limited Partners, including capital calls, distributions, financial statements, and schedules of investments.
- Access GP portals and repositories to download, categorize, and tag fund-related documents with accurate metadata.
- Extract, standardize, and validate data from Private Equity documents such as Partners’ Capital Account statements, cash flow statements, and investment schedules.
- Identify appropriate accounting breakouts and classify data items related to fund-level investments and portfolio companies.
- Perform data quality checks, resolve exceptions raised through manual QC reviews and automated validation logs, and ensure adherence to defined data standards.
- Conduct routine reporting and basic trend analysis to support internal analytics and operational insights.
- Support data cleansing initiatives to improve accuracy and consistency across datasets.
- Assist with process improvement, Lean initiatives, and automation efforts, including basic SQL-driven data tasks.
- Maintain clear documentation of data collection and validation processes for auditability and future reference.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver individual and team targets with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects aligned to business expansion, data enhancement, or automation initiatives.
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (MBA (Finance), PGDM, or equivalent preferred).
- 0–1 year of experience in Fund Administration, Private Equity Operations, or Financial Data Processing.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Certification and experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); basic knowledge of SQL, Python; familiarity with BI tools is an advantage.
- Exposure to automation, Lean methodologies, or GenAI tools is a plus.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment under stringent deadline.
- Willingness to work global shifts and extended hours during peak reporting periods.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and continuously improve.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisdata validationdata cleansingtrend analysisSQLPythonfinancial document processingaccounting principlesmetadata taggingdata quality checks
Soft Skills
analytical mindsetattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationproactive attitudewillingness to learntime managementadaptabilityprocess improvement
Certifications
Postgraduate degree in FinancePostgraduate degree in Data AnalyticsMBA (Finance)PGDM