About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Team:

Index Engineering is a global team responsible for developing and launching indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role encompasses full lifecycle of index development and suits an individual who is highly analytical, creative and possesses an attention to detail. The key responsibilities include:

• Develop calculation prototypes and test cases for new indices.
• Perform test calculations and reconciliation of the results with clients.
• Analyze, develop, and implement indices onto our strategic python-based platform.
• Create and review index methodologies.
• Understand the industry & regulation; provide compliance guidance to clients.
• Support operation team in launching, ongoing delivery and overall quality of service.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Index Engineering team is responsible for prototyping, building, and launching indices across various asset classes. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of the index development process as well as interfacing with clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.

Each index built and launched by the team contributes to SPDJI’s mission, market strategy and revenue goal directly. Innovative solutions designed and engineered by the team continuously expand capabilities to serve the investment communi team of financial engineers for continuous learning and person growing.ties with speed and quality.

• This role provides an opportunity to understand and implement cutting edge index products. 
• This role will offer the opportunity to connect with stakeholders from all aspects of SPDJI’s business and a direct connection to a wide variety of client and product types.
• This role allows to work with a highly collaborate and creative global

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to Canadian Candidates:) S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is $75,671 to $110,528. Final compensation for this role will be based on the individual’s performance, geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan, which is included in the range of compensation above.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• A master degree in math, finance or other related quantitative discipline
• Knowledge of fixed income and other asset classes, including equities, FX and commodities
• Knowledge of index construction process and methodologies, including back-testing and optimization
• Experience with an asset management context a big plus
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced skills in Excel, proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail, focusing on the quality of projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate with clients and colleagues globally.
• 2-3+ years of professional experience in indices or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strength in quantitative analysis including optimization.
• Advanced technical ability with Python.

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.

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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