Analyst, Reference Data

The Equity Data value stream at S&P Dow Jones Indices is a collaborative, detail-oriented team that takes pride in being the foundation for globally recognized financial products. We value precision, innovation, and cross-functional partnership as we manage critical data that powers flagship indices used worldwide. Our team thrives on solving complex data challenges and continuously improving processes to maintain the highest standards of data integrity in fast-moving financial markets.

The Analyst, Reference Data and Security Master is accountable for designing and delivering a unified Security Master that serves as the single source of truth for security reference data across products. This includes defining the canonical data model (IDs, classifications, instrument terms, listings/venues, issuer links, and lifecycle states), and ensuring it supports Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivatives.

• Design and maintain the unified Security Master database serving as the single source of truth for equity, fixed income, and derivatives reference data across all S&P DJI products
• Develop and implement robust data quality frameworks including automated validation, auditing, and reconciliation processes to ensure 99%+ data accuracy and completeness
• Process and integrate complex corporate actions (mergers, acquisitions, splits, dividends) into the security master, ensuring timely and accurate reflection across downstream systems
• Build and optimize complex SQL scripts and Python automation tools to streamline data workflows and reduce manual processing time by 30%+
• Collaborate with index calculation, product development, and client support teams to align security master capabilities with evolving business requirements and new product launches
• Lead process improvement initiatives to identify data gaps, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to innovative solutions for handling emerging security types and market structures

• 5+ years of experience in financial services with knowledge of securities business, including equity markets, trading operations, or investment management
• Advanced SQL skills with proven ability to independently build complex scripts for data extraction, transformation, and validation across large relational databases
• Strong programming experience in Python for data automation, workflow development, and integration tasks
• Deep understanding of database technologies (such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL) with experience in data modeling and performance optimization
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Mexico City with strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Data Factory for large-scale data processing and analytics
• Knowledge of ETL/data integration tools like Power Automate, Informatica, or Talend for automated data workflows
• Familiarity with financial data standards and identifiers (ISIN, CUSIP, SEDOL) and experience with market data vendors or index methodologies

We require all external candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

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 na