THE IMPACT:

The Private Equity Outreach Specialist will primarily work alongside the Market Intelligence dataset teams on a workflow involving contacting firms to gather critical information in order to deliver research, content, and analytics about private capital markets for Private Equity & Venture Capital and alternative asset class firms, their portfolio investments, and funds.
The role also focuses on establishing relationships with external data providers and making sure a strong & lasting partnership is built between S&P and third parties. The role also requires excellent communication, project management, data analytics, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects.
What’s in it for you: Private Capital Markets data is in high demand, and our clients value our data driven approach. This is a great opportunity to further develop your business acumen by venturing into a mammoth world of S&P data and gain deep experience and expertise in the field of data exploration, data analytics. You will represent S&P Enterprise Data Organisation in the markets and build relationships with respectful market participants and understand their needs and market dynamics while having regional and global responsibilities providing you a global vantage point. This role offers exposure to work with a group that is driven by principles and challenging roles, establish direct relationship with third party data institutions and provide multiple paths for growth in different Private Markets data projects.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10
The Team: The Private Markets outreach team supports the outreach needs of the content organization to access unique and exclusive data directly from the source. We secure information that is usually not found anywhere else in the publically available sources through establishment of relationships with third parties to be able to provide the most comprehensive data possible to S&P Global Market Intelligence clients. The team would provide expertise in datasets, assist with client requests, and would help Product and Commercial teams with their engagements with current and prospective clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage the market engagement and communication for Private Markets data
Develop and manage meaningful & trusted relationship with institutions/authorities governed by law to provide information and set up cadence to receive Private Markets data
Get in touch with third party institutions via email/website/phone calling to explain who we are and why we require data to receive favorable response. This includes ‘first line’ of engagement with the market participants in relation to analytical and research matters and facilitates effective interaction between the market and the teams.
Collaborate with senior management to align internal goals with new and existing partner relationships.
Identify, foster, and create new opportunities / build pipelines through networking.
Develop and implement outreach and engagement strategies. Execute strategic initiatives including increasing market acceptance by driving proactive engagement.
Write and edit outreach materials, including presentations and newsletters.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of outreach and engagement efforts.
You will be recognized as a trusted partner to internal team and a successful relationship builder with private markets participants - capable of successfully navigating that relationship for an optimal outcome. This may include building the network, attending industry events, data sourcing, and other deliverables that required.
You will procure comprehensive information on the data tracked by the respective department.
Assist in resolving client questions as it relates to verifying information via company contacts and assist in audits on department datasets in order to reduce errors.
Keeps up to date in knowledge of content sets. Builds industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards.
Support BAU and client requests across all areas of the dataset
What We’re Looking For:Essential Qualifications:
In-depth understanding of the mechanics of the Private Markets, with the ability to quantify trends impacting the industry including customer facing role.
5+ years of relevant experience in outreach and partnerships
Excellent relationship-building ability, including the ability to cultivate professional partnerships with internal and external contacts.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Deep experience working with Private Markets participants is preferable.
Networking aptitude. Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management skills. Understanding of regulatory requirements and ability to adapt to global environment.
An effective multi-stakeholder manager. Strong time and project management skills.
Ability to proactively lead the team and work with minimal supervision
Excellent skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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.