McGraw-Hill Jobshttp://mcgraw-hill.jobs2012-05-24 13:17:00.105327SGPSingaporeTitle: Associate Editor, Markets (Steel Raw Material) Location: SG-Singapore * Assess the value of benchmark prices fully in line with Platts rigorous and published methodology. * Report news stories affecting structural market changes which affect price assessments. * Maintain a high quality, timely and real-time stream of news and pricing feed. * Work closely with news desk, managers and others to identify news stories about issues affecting market prices. * Minimum 2 years experience of reporting experience * Ability to effectively manage and develop price reporting coverage in the region * Candidate should possess energy, tenacity and ambition to excel in a fast-paced news room * Proven analytical ability and comfortable handling numbers. * Excellent English writing skills, preferably with prior training in journalism * Excellent communication and team-working skills * Experience of commodity markets would be a plus but is not essential * Fluency in one or more languages would be advantageous Job Type: Editorial2012-05-24 03:45:52SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24865NoneSingapore, SGP28910066http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28910066/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Location: SG-Singapore J.D. Power and Associates, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a global marketing information services firm, specializing in customer service satisfaction research, as well as in forecasting, consulting and training. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Position: Research Associate Graphics Publishing (GP) Department Job Responsibilities: 1. Provide support to Data Processing and Report Production teams 2. Data cleaning 3. Generating data tables, report templates and presentation materials 4. Data checking for data accuracy for deliverables (No data entry is required.) Requirements:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> 1. PC application * Excel * Power Point (desirable) * SPSS (desirable) 2. Singaporean or<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />SingaporePR 3. Degree holder, A” Level, Polytechnic Diploma or O” Level with good grades in Mathematics 4. Very strong interest in numbers 5. An eye for details / numbers 6. Positive work attitude, willing to stretch to go the extra mile 7. Market Research experience (advantage) Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-05-23 03:42:08SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24431NoneSingapore, SGP28886014http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28886014/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Location: SG-Singapore Responsibilities * Oversee and update calendar for the VPs/MDs and schedule all necessary meetings * Arrange domestic/international travel itineraries and coordinate travel and meeting plans for the departments * Prepare monthly Travel & Entertainment expenses for 3 VPs/MDs * Prepare monthly Procurement expenses * Manage Procurement cards for 3 business units comprised of 15 separate cost * Prepare, update and maintain documents, memos, PowerPoint presentations, contact lists, directories, files * Handle and respond to correspondence and phone calls * Handle photocopying, printing, mail and document distribution, etc. * Open and prioritize mail * Order supplies and equipment for department * Frequent interaction with S&P capital IQ and McGraw-Hill senior executives * Administration of PMP, vacation and attendance records * Function as the backup for 2 additional MDs in the absence of their administrative assistants * Handle urgent situations for the VP/MDs and their direct reports * Focus on confidentiality of material in Compliance environment * Responsibility for 10-15 request per month on the corporate facilities website * Coordinates all moves to the new office and provide all logistics related to the move * Handle changes and signatures for the quarterly management representation letters across the business unit * 5 - 7 years broad range experience at the Executive Administrative Level * Ability to track and manage numerous statements of work (SOWs) and interact with business unit controllers and project leaders to track and report results * Possess excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills is mandatory. This is a highly visible position which interacts with individuals at all levels within the organization * Ability to learn , implement and teach other assistants on how to use the new Concur T&E * Ability to manage request to hire for a business unit, including tracking and reporting throughout the approval process * Prepare monthly capital expenditure reports when necessary * Professional phone manner and demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills are necessary * Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and to work independently, as well as work on projects as required * Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy * Proficient in XP Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet * Ability to perform basic financial research on CapitalIQ platform * Possess familiarity with foreign currency conversions is a plus * Ability to multi-task and prioritize work as needed; work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands * Self-starter/independent worker; capable of working with daily minimal supervision * Knowledge of Standard & Poor’s terminology and documents is a plus About the Company Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the world's foremost provider of financial market intelligence, including independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With approximately 7,500 employees, including wholly owned affiliates, located in 21 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. Any interest? Please visit our website atwww.standardandpoors.comand search requisition 24859 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Type: Administrative Support2012-05-21 04:34:19SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24859NoneSingapore, SGP28826271http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28826271/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Credit Analyt (Billing group) Location: SG-Singapore As the Credit Analyst, you will support Standard & Poor's in the areas of accounts receivable collections, customer service, dispute resolution and related management reporting. You will implement and manage processes to ensure superior collections management that is consistent with S&P global procedures. You will work closely with business units to address and resolve client disputes/overdue accounts. Perform other administrative tasks as required. The successful candidate should have at least a Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Economics and two to five years’ experience in a customer service/order service environment. Experience in the Financial Services industry is preferred. You should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, in order to manage customer interactions that ensure a positive business outcome. Must have valid Singapore working rights and able to commit to 6 months. * Possess a diploma in Finance, Accounting or Economics * 2 to 5 years experience in a customer service/order service environment. * Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred. * A self-starter and have the ability to mange a diverse workload. * Possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills to manage customer interactions that ensure a positive business outcome. * Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word. * Possess valid Singapore working rights * Able to commit for 6 months About the Company Standard & Poor's, premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visithttp://www.standardandpoors.com/. Interested? Please submit your application by clicking the apply button for requisition 24549 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-17 03:44:56SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24549NoneSingapore, SGP28757023http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28757023/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Associate-Ratings Analytical Location: SG-Singapore Position: Associate/Associate Director, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings (Singapore Based) Reporting to: Director,International Public Finance Ratings, Asia-Pacific (Melbourne Based) Responsibilities: * Manage a portfolio of government ratings across the Sovereign and International Public Finance team with a focus on Southeast Asia and Greater China. Entities include government related companies, local governments and other public sector entities. * Interaction with top/senior management of corporations, multilateral agencies and government officials in the region. * Thorough analysis of the credit profile of the government entities including an in-depth assessment of the entities’ financial practices, performance and management. * Develop recommendations and assignment of ratings to public sector companies and governments, as well as their debt instruments, in accordance with Standard & Poor’s rating criteria * Synthesis findings into analytical reports for internal committees and publication.. * Communication of analytical rationales to users of ratings. * System research, industry reports and commentaries. * May represent the company and deliver analytical presentations at external conferences and seminars. * Will need to travel within the region, with the focus on Southeast Asia and Greater China * Post-graduate qualification in Economics, Finance and/or Accounting * Minimum of 5-8 years of hands-on analytical experience in a credit or research environment analyzing public sector entities (sovereign and local governments, public sector companies) * Fluency in English -speaking, reading, writing- is essential. Additional fluency in Chinese (Mandarin), Korean or Bahasa Indonesian -speaking, readingwould be a strong plus * Good knowledge of Asia’s financial markets, governmental systems and regulatory environment * Strong numeric skills with knowledge in financial analysis and accounting are also required * Self-driven, energetic and proactive * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work in a team-oriented, global, multi-cultural environment Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-04 04:26:29SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24504NoneSingapore, SGP28426873http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28426873/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Senior Field Marketing Manager Location: SG-Singapore The Senior Field Marketing Manager has responsibility for developing and executing tactical multi channel cross commodity marketing programs for their region to drive lead generation, customer acquisition, retention and market engagement for Platts products and services. In addition, they are responsible for leading the Asia field marketing teams, being the subject matter expert on marketing channels and their effectiveness for their regions. They are closely aligned with the Platts sales team and are also responsible for ensuring that they have the marketing tools necessary to achieve their sales channel revenue targets. This position is also responsible for meeting the regional/channel demand management goals, monitoring marketing program performance to exceed goals plus acting as the project lead for strategic global marketing programs that may involve multiple product solutions<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Responsibilities: Develop and implement tactical marketing programs by working closely with product marketing managers, program managers, and in some cases other stakeholders. This includes: · Leading and developing regional marketing programs working closely with the product marketing manager and the program manager. · Work with regional Sales leaders on field-based marketing program needs to grow sales pipeline and retain existing customers. · Develop complex regional marketing programs including product improvement communications, regional events, and regionally specific projects for audience development. Develop and manage the marketing programs to meet the demand management and marketing goals for your region of responsibility. This includes: · Plan and coordinate marketing programs to generate leads, promote industry awareness, help strengthen the Platts brand and shorten the sales cycle. Tactics may include but are not limited to email, events, webinars, SEM, Social Media, adaptive e-mails, web demos, telemarketing, exhibiting at and or sponsoring conferences, forced-free trials, placing ads, etc. · Manage complex, strategic marketing programs that typically involve multiple verticals, multimedia, PR, events, are global, and consist of larger budgets ($50,000 ). · Manage and execute the regional marketing plans and make adjustments as necessary for specific products or markets based on the best communication vehicles for that region and from analyzing past campaigns and marketing metrics · Draft and edit marketing copy for email campaigns and sales collateral based on input from product marketing and by working with appropriate copy writer vendors when necessary · Ensure that A/B testing is done when and where appropriate for email campaigns, landing pages, etc. · Responsible for being the expert on determining which marketing channels are most effective for that audience and region · Responsible for being the expert on events (3rdparty, Platts, and methodology forums) including: what kind of presence and at what level Platts will have at the event, working with sales and marketing on who will attend, and developing and communicating the objectives of the events for Platts Sales and Marketing attendees · Create and execute internal marketing communications where appropriate and attend/participate in regular meetings with sales, product marketing and program managers · Manage production of problem-solution based promotional campaigns and sales collateral including drafting and editing copy, working with designers and ensuring successful and timely execution Develop and communicate the regional marketing objectives and marketing plans by working with product marketing and sales · Work with sales and other regional partners to develop customer-specific action plans. · Involves developing and then tapping into your customer network that help inform you on how to best reach and communicate with your market. · Coordinate regular meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure open communications and alignment. · Work with product marketing managers and finance to manage the regional marketing budget * 8 years of B to B marketing experience * Experience of people management and leading a team * Bachelors Degree in a related (Marketing degree a plus) * Strong Digital marketing experience * Proven ability to design and implement marketing programs involving complex integrated multi-channel campaigns that involve the marketing of thought leadership assets along with a problem/solution approach * Knowledge of marketing within the energy sector a plus * Has demonstrated experience in persona-based marketing programs whereby customer lists are built to identify personas and has persona-based microsites and or collateral as part of the program * Has proven experience in working with creative agencies to produce complex messaging programs that span 3 months to a year in length. These campaigns are typically multimedia, involve PR, and are larger $ campaigns ($50,000 ) that involve multiple verticals * Knowledge of marketing subscription-based product lines * All of the above experience and knowledge must have been demonstrated multiple times * Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfortable communicating at many levels * Excellent organization and planning skills with an ability to manage multiple projects<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Job Type: Marketing/Communications2012-04-24 05:04:09SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone24478NoneSingapore, SGP28094152http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28094152/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Project Delivery Manager Location: SG-Singapore Regional Delivery Manager The Regional Delivery Manager is responsible for leading all stages of the software development and maintenance processes covering Portal, Content Management and Publishing platforms for the Asia/Pacific region. This includes software development lifecycle plans, leading the design, specification, quality assurance and ongoing maintenance of the project portfolio. This position also works closely with business management and business analysts to ensure the project platform portfolio meet the business requirements. Responsibilities * Lead the design and development of applications, components, and common services based on corporate standards ensuring the regional efforts fit into the global strategy. * Communicate regional system enhancement needs to the Enterprise IT, Operations, and Business teams. * Lead internal application reviews and maintain the cataloging and managing of application code/constructs. * Work closely with the enterprise IT teams that manage S&P’s Portal, Content Mgmt and Publishing platforms. * Lead the offshore development team responsible for the end-to-end SDLC. * Collaborate with business management and analysts to determine requirements and overall strategy Required<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * 7 years experience in leading application development with proficiency in Agile SDLC. * Superior communication and collaboration skills with business and technical staff to meet tight deadlines and quality targets. * 3 programming languages/technology environments * Comprehensive in depth understanding of business processes and practices * 3 years experience working with teams based in multiple locations to achieve common goals. * Strong project management skills. * Experience in conducting application design and code reviews. Experience with the negotiation of technology contracts, SLAs, SOWs, RFIs, RFPs Preferred * Experience in developing applications on Documentum, Vignette and Quark publishing systems. * Experience in business analysis and requirements documentation in an Agile SDLC About the Company Standard & Poor's, premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visithttp://www.standardandpoors.com. Interested? Please submit your resume by visitingwww.standardandpoors.comand search for requisition 23684. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Type: Systems/Technology2012-04-23 04:33:35SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone23684NoneSingapore, SGP28071796http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28071796/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Product Manager Location: SG-Singapore The Product Manager holds a critical task in developing the eWindow trading platform. He/She is required to work closely with our vendor partners, as well as colleagues in sales, editorial, marketing, product development and customer support, and most importantly our customers, with the objective of detailing the development of the system. He/She will also be responsible for the various milestones of the product lifecycle, and help not only in managing the timely delivery of the platform, but to track costs and keeping it within budget. The Product Manager will be assisting in the system checks, testing and will work closely with the Regional Managers to ensure the platform is developed and delivered within or above expectations. * Minimum 3-5 Years Project management and product development experience and documentation experience. * Strong interpersonal skills, excellent relationship-building skills, as well as strong leadership and team-management skills. * Good communication and presentation skills. * Strong technical and analytical skills * Understanding of the Electronic Trading Platforms is a plus * Team player with the ability to work in and flourish in a merit-based, entrepreneurial, professional culture. * Self-starter. Demonstrates ability to prioritize multi-faceted, fast paced job tasks. Job Type: Customer Service2012-04-10 11:39:14SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone120000003XNoneSingapore, SGP27787133http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27787133/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: Intern (Editorial) Location: SG-Singapore Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading real-time energy and commodities news service, providing benchmark prices, expert market commentaries and breaking news around the world. With over a century of business experience, Platts serves customers across more than 150 countries. From 14 offices worldwide, we serve the oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear power, coal, petrochemical and metals markets. Platts' real time news, pricing, analytical services, and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders depend upon Platts to help them make better trading and investment decisions. For more information about the company, visit http://www.platts.com/. We will provide training by introducing key market concepts and Platts’ assessment methodology, and mentoring the intern to report on market developments. Under the supervision of a Platts' senior editor, the intern will learn to publish price assessments on the assigned market, be involved in the daily assessment process which includes surveying market participants and be expected to write daily commentaries and report news affecting the markets. With guidance from a Platts' senior editor, the intern will assist in engaging with industry sources constantly over market developments and nurturing new market sources, while maintaining good relationship with existing ones . * Students in their final year pursuing a degree preferably in Business, Science, Journalism, Energy and other related studies * Good academic standing * Leadership and/or involvement in extra-curricular activities * Strong interest to pursue a career in news reporting and/or energy and commodities industry Job Type: Editorial2012-04-07 08:41:58SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone1200000039NoneSingapore, SGP27725161http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725161/jobSGPSingaporeTitle: eWindow Asia Product Support (Contract) Location: SG-Singapore Manage day-to-day operations and support teams globally for eWindow as well as be the primary point of contact for any operational or support issues. Implement and monitor best practices for day-to-day training. Ensure that the training programs, issue and resolution processes, and daily operations procedures are fully implemented. Work with regional eWindow teams to set up new launches for eWindow. Ensure Product Support and Operation positions are giving highest levels of support. Provide support to regional support teams as needed. This position will be responsible for measuring the quality and training the support positions. This position will report directly to the Senior Director - eWindow. This position will also have dotted line reporting from Regional Support and Operations. * Set standards and create the measures needed to manage operations of eWindow daily procedures. Ensure that all regions are following the standards set in place. Monitor the performance of each region with these standards. Make sure all documentation is up-to-date and available for all regions. Provide progress reports to team and other individuals. * To work with Senior Product Manager to set standards of training programs. To implement and measure progress of these programs for all responsible for eWindow training. Provide progress reports to team and other individuals. Create a qualification program for all internal users of eWindow - both in eWindow team and editorially. * To ensure demo and test environments are available, instruments are properly configured and user IDs are created for launch. To help the Regional Manager coordinate resources and set the timeline and monitor schedule and ensure critical path items are met. Attend all launches and assist regional teams where needed. * Assist all eWindow offices when the need arises. * Be the project leader and liaise with internal groups on all operational projects including updating CRM tools, unifying processes, refining user lists in Oracle Sales Database, and any other new projects that come up. * Undergraduate degree from recognized University. * 3 years experience working with external customer support and environment. Has worked with complex software or trading exchange software * Sound knowledge of the Platts price assessment and formation business. Ability to communicate with Editors and Quantitative Analysts and to be able to collaborate on the development of new products and resolution of customer issues. * Proven track record of providing technical and operational support to a user community in a complex environment. Ability to work with a diverse user community dispersed over a wide geography. * Training experience across many types of groups and in many different scenarios. Ability to assess type of training - level of detail, scenarios to put together, duration, etc - on the fly. Experience with training those who will be training as well. * Excellent written and verbal communications skills and customer focused mind-set. Ability to present and demonstrate capabilities to a cross section of groups and sizes. A consensus builder, willing to work with sometimes conflicting interests to find solutions to problems. * Moderate travel is required. Job Type: Customer Service2012-02-01 08:11:13SingaporeMcGraw-HillNone23194NoneSingapore, SGP26233662http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26233662/job