Associate - Consulting - Mandarin Speaker - Fresh Graduate

The Programme

The team is looking for an Implementation Consulting Analyst who can deliver results in a fast-paced environment.  
 
In this role, the team members will work closely with the Project Managers of our global teams to ensure the successful completion of on-boarding of Private Equity and Venture Capital Clients to iLEVEL platform.  
 
The Implementation Consulting Analyst will collaborate with team members from several departments to ensure the successful completion of implementation and optimal use of the PCM solution. 
 
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:

• The individual will act as an extension of US- and UK-based client deployment team, helping to implement, customize and enhance the ‘Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting’ services provided to Private Equity clients. 
• Question and understand requirements and then be concise and analytical in the design of the reporting related to that data.

Main Responsibility areas:

• Dealing with confidential data.  
• Prepare financial reports, templates, configure portal as per PE/VC clients’ requirements. 
• Become a Subject Matter Expert on the client’s platform, its capabilities and features, and its application. 
• Work on the multiple client implementations simultaneously & efficiently and dealing with confidential client data.

Required Skills and Abilities

• MBA specialized in Finance or equivalent Post Graduate Degree with 0 -2 years of relevant client facing and project management experience. 
• Excellent Communication skills. 
• Proficient in MS Excel. 
• Understanding of financial reporting and statement analysis. 
• Alternative investment/private equity knowledge. 
• Experience and confidence in facilitating client working sessions and other public speaking situations. 
• Financial modelling knowledge is a plus. 
• Experience with IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global) proprietary software (e.g. QVAL, iLEVEL and iVal) is an added advantage for the role. 
  Ability to work with minimal supervision and exhaust all resources before contacting the team lead. 
• Must be able to interpret various types of financial reports, e.g.: valuation reports, financial statements, portfolio summaries, fund analytics etc. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - should display strong knowledge in advanced excel functions. 
• Understanding of Capital Market structure with more focus on Private Capital Market and Financial Accounting 
• The individual should possess excellent communications skills as this role demands multiple client interactions

Education and Competencies

• MBA Finance or equivalent degree is must. 
• Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and Written). 
• Should be fluent in Mandarin Language (Verbal and Written). 
• Experience and confidence in facilitating client working sessions and other public speaking situations. 
• Experience working with software (e.g., QVAL, iLevel and iVal) is an added advantage for the role. 
• Commercial awareness. 
• Have an excellent client service ethos and be able to communicate effectively with clients. 
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Personal impact:

• The ideal candidate will need to be detail oriented and task driven with a strong work ethic and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Teamwork:

• Able to contribute on an individual basis and as part of a team.

Since this is a client facing role, we require someone with Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a MUST HAVE. 
 
About Us: 
 
At S&P Global, we don’t give you intelligence—we give you essential intelligence. The essential intelligence you need to make decisions with conviction.  
 
Together, the divisions of S&P Global -- including S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and S&P Global Platts -- are the foremost providers of essential intelligence for the capital and commodities markets. 
  
Whether it's analyzing data, innovating technology, or developing market insights, we're always looking for intellectually curious, progressive and passionate thinkers to join our team.  
 
With over 20,000 employees working across 95 offices around the globe, the diverse and vibrant community at S&P Global is unlike one you’ll find anywhere else.