Analyst, Operations - Loan Reference Data

$41,990 - $69,020/Yr

S&P Global - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Analyst, Operations - Loan Reference Data role at S&P Global involves managing and analyzing loan data to support both internal and external clients. The position focuses on ensuring accurate data delivery and enhancing operational practices within the Loan Reference Data team, which collaborates globally to facilitate smooth data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all aspects of new deal closings, credit agreements, amendments, and restructures.
• Process data, manage exceptions, create new assets, and interact with clients.
• Create new loans in S&P Global WSOData and set up current contracts and amortization schedules.
• Create new assets in S&P Global WSOWeb (Bonds, CDS, ABS, Equities).
• Review and recommend changes to policies and procedures to improve data and auditing.
• Maintain documentation library by requesting and updating documents.
• Manage all loan identifiers.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, analysis, and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation.
• Protect the business through documentation, policies and procedures, metrics, and data validations.
• Interact with appropriate individuals/entities to gather all pertinent information to reflect the accuracy of the referential data.
• Provide quality assurance checks on credit data.
• Handle additional ad hoc responsibilities within the team.

Requirements

• Graduate degree/Post Graduate or equivalent in Finance, Economics or Business preferred but not required.
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to query and analyze large volumes of financial data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multitasking capabilities.
• Must be able to document processes thoroughly and be well organized.
• Detail-oriented and shows initiative.
• Ability to work well individually and in a global team environment, coordinating across teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, working knowledge with MS Office, Access Database, and SQL query a plus.
• General knowledge of the syndicated loan market, credit agreements, and S&P corporate rating structure and methodology is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with loan pricing and market trends.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off to keep energized.
• Access to resources for continuous learning and career growth.
• Competitive pay and retirement planning options.
• Family-friendly perks and benefits for partners and children.
• Retail discounts and referral incentive awards.