Index Manager

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: The role will be part of the Index Management and Production Group (“IMPG”) at S&P Global. The team is responsible for the production and management of a wide range of indices covering global options, equities, futures, fixed income, commodity, digital assets and economics indices. This specific role will focus on the management and oversight of Equity indices, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the indices through thorough research and analysis.

The Impact: As an Index Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”). Your expertise in these markets will be essential in researching corporate actions, new issuances, and implementing index changes. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to design and implement methodologies for Equity indices, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of index data, and monitoring market trends and performance of the indices. They will be responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders to build awareness and profile through analytical research.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to influence the development and maintenance of Equity indices.

• Work with a team of experts in the field of Index Management.

• Exposure to a broad range of securities and index concepts.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network.

• Contribute to the reputation and integrity of S&P DJI, with a global mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research on corporate actions, new issuances, and other market events impacting Equity securities.

• Understand and explain highly complex index methodologies to stakeholders.

• Provide detailed analysis of recommended index changes to the relevant index committee.

• Ensure that all index changes are accurately reflected in the index methodology and communicated to stakeholders.

• Ability to serve on various index committees, providing necessary governance to S&P DJI branded indices

• Collaborate with stakeholders to thoroughly assess potential methodology changes, manage the process of governance review, and work through to seamless implementation of the index changes.

• Participate in the development and launch of new indices, including methodology application, operational feasibility and system capabilities.

• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and other factors affecting the Equity markets.

• Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus in math, economics, or finance or related fields.

• At least 2 years of professional experience working directly with Equity Indices, asset management, trade operations or related roles.

• A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets, particularly the Equity market dynamics, regulations, and best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Python & experience with process automation is a plus.

• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with a strong sense of initiative.

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities on large data sets to solve problems in a timely and insightful manner.

• Ability to learn S&P DJI’s proprietary index calculation platforms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and/or groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.

• CFA or progress toward CFA and/or CIPM certification a plus.

• Experience working with index management or financial data services.

• Familiarity with S&P DJI’s index methodologies and processes.

• Experience collaborating with global teams and managing multiple projects.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

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