Manager
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 10 The Team: The Multi-Asset Index Management team oversees a diverse portfolio of high-profile indices encompassing equities, fixed income, commodities derivatives, and digital wealth. Impact: As an Index Manager, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of indices. Your role will involve working closely with key stakeholders (Product Management, R&D, Technology, Governance and Operations) to ensure the day-to day accuracy of indices under your management. This role is part of the Multi-Asset team which manages a wide array of indices. While this role will have a focus on Wealth Benchmarks, flexibility and more generalized work across the team's offering will be required.- Collaborate with a wide array of indices across global markets, analyzing and implementing complex index methodologies while addressing non-routine problems on an ongoing basis.
- Take charge of all aspects of an assigned group of indices, providing recommendations for index calculations and presenting changes to the index committee.
- Engage in global projects with high visibility, taking a leadership role in a dynamic and fast-growing area of index management.
- Preparing and calculating S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.
- Conducting analytical research to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting complex index methodologies, and adjusting data in our calculation system to align with index rules.
- Executing index rebalances by interpreting index methodologies, conducting models and research for adds/drops, implementing changes, and effectively communicating these to clients with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Participating in index committees and presenting original, non-routine analyses to support the indices under your management.
- Taking ownership of high-profile indices, demonstrating industry expertise and in-depth knowledge of our product lines.
- Managing and nurturing key relationships with other groups within the department and across various departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services, and IT Support.
- Collaborating closely with the technology and production support teams to enhance our system capabilities.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines, involving requirements gathering, analytical thinking, data compilation, and documentation.
- Demonstrating adaptability to new technologies and platforms.
- Training new and current employees on best practices for index management.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of global financial markets.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
- Experience working with large data sets using Excel or SQL.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and related applications.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python or similar languages such as VBA or R.
- Advanced degree in business, mathematics, economics, or finance strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to assume responsibility, collaborate with others, and manage projects effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate work among multiple teams or groups.
- Experience with futures and/or options.
- Strong understanding of indices, including the impact of different methodologies and the construction of non-equity indices.
- Ability to learn S&P's proprietary index calculation engines.
- Familiarity with vendor terminals and data analytical platforms.
- 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.
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