About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

07

The Role: Product Analyst.

Grade (relevant for internal applicants only): 8.

The Location: Manila.

The Team: The Product Analyst team of our Distribution Solutions is focused on building customer centric data delivery platforms. The team with a wide global footprint carries a diverse set of skills ranging from finance and technology works together within and across multiple specialized functions.

The team currently has 2 core functions: UAT and Product Support. The members focus on ensuring that our users and clients receive the best experience in terms of usage while also enhancing their current workflow. This team is the voice of the client and pushes the product towards development that makes the lives of the clients easier.

The Impact: The trifecta of skills; data, product and client management, allows the UAT to bridge that gap between all the functions involved in building and shipping the product. Giving an external look at the product, needs the necessary amount of insight into how the product is built, and the knowledge of the capabilities and limitations allows the product to grow in a direction that is both beneficial to the user and in the direction of the organization.

UAT function is an essential part of the organization's functions that allows the product to constantly improve.

What’s in it for you:

· Work closely across the technical, product, commercial, and client teams to research and solve problems, providing critical input on key product decisions, and be on the leading edge of testing out new product developments before launch.

· Exposure and experience interacting with the best of minds from product management and technology across the globe.

· Hands-on experience working on Agile software development framework.

· To become a subject matter expert on how our wide range of Enterprise products work.

· Improve social skills while interacting with C-level industry leaders.

Responsibilities:

· Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Collaborate closely with agile scrum teams from technology, and product management globally to test the enhancements and developments delivered to our client-facing API and feed products and giving feedback, while keeping a very strong focus on our clients’ perspective, to ensure our clients get what they need.

· Execution of UAT against previously defined and signed-off business requirements or user stories.

· Analysis and interpretation of Business Requirements, and where necessary, elicitation of further information from Business Analysts and Business Systems Analysts.

· Responsible for providing leadership, responsibility and management of UAT development and execution with a focus on strategic testing processes and procedures to enable testing activities and ensure that company standards and specifications are met.

· Facilitate product change awareness: facilitate and conduct knowledge sessions regularly for internal Client Operations & other teams, to help increase their awareness of upcoming changes to products, as well as attract and channelize their feedback into the agile scrum teams developing the products.

· Provide 2nd level support to our Product Consultants by being the intermediary with the Development Team.

· Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.

· Answer client questions or concerns in a timely, informative, and professional manner.

· Product & business process improvement: interact with Client Support team globally to identify major client pain areas and improvement opportunities in our existing products & business processes, and then work with the Client Operations teams and technology teams to identify and implement feasible solutions for the same.

· Continuously develop technical product knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

· Serve as the “voice of the customer” in the product development process, providing critical feedback regarding defect and enhancement prioritization and product lifecycle decision-making.

· Coordinate internal projects and determine the best utilization of resources to increase client satisfaction.

· Maintain excellent client relationships and engage with key personnel across all levels of client organizations to encourage on time completions and repeat business.

· Work directly with (i.e. internal) clients to effectively manage their needs and preferences.

What We’re Looking For:

· Ability to quickly absorb the understanding of new or existing product area and assess the product changes from the client’s perspective.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen, question and understand, and to be clear and concise while expressing thoughts and pushing back with respect when required.

· Strong work ethic & discipline.

· Ability to take ownership of objectives set, and drive results independently.

· Strong team player with excellent people skills, to build good relationships at all levels, locally as well as globally.

· Ability to quickly adapt and be flexible to changing requirements and processes and stretch working hours when required.

· Excellent problem-solving ability and ability to think out of the box.

· Broad exposure to supporting clients on any of our client-facing products is an added advantage.

· Open to working on the evening shift.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in: Business, Economics, Computer Science, Finance or other relevant field

· In-depth product and data knowledge.

· Solid written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.

· Time and resource management skills a must.

· Client and project management expertise.

· Adept at research practices.

· Working knowledge of SQL and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working with S&P Global clients.

· Working knowledge of Visual Studio.

· Design Thinking preferred.

· Advance SQL and Excel Knowledge.

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.

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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.

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PDMGDV203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 301434

Posted On: 2024-05-02

Location: Manila, Philippines