Index Manager

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About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10The 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. About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices  At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.  S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings,