Index Manager at S&P Global

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

104560.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Index Management, Index Methodology, Financial Analysis, Corporate Actions, Index Rebalances, Analytical Research, Data Analysis, Presentation Skills, Subject Matter Expert, Relationship Management, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Quantitative Capabilities, Excel, Word, Python

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 The Team: The US/Canada Index Management team within the Global Index Management & Production Group manages a wide range high-profile indices including US and Canadian equities, dividend and thematic indices. Responsibilities and Impact: The Index Analyst is responsible for maintaining a wide range of indices. The Index Analyst is required to ensure that the indices are managed in accordance with their methodology, perform routine analysis and make presentations to Index Committees on a periodic basis. An exciting opportunity to join the leading index provider. As an Index Analyst, you will work on a wide range of indices across global markets and analyze and implement complex index methodology, as well as solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis. As an Index Analyst, you will be responsible for all aspects of an assigned group of indices, make recommendations for index membership and present changes to index committees. Calculate 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. Ensure corporate actions affecting constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in SPDJI proprietary system according to index methodology and validate special treatment for index specific items. Perform analytical research on companies to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting financial data and index methodology. Perform index rebalances by interpreting index methodology, running models and research for adds/drops, implementing changes and communicating these appropriately to clients, all with a focus on quality and accuracy. Make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to committee in support of the indices for which the index analyst is responsible. Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, acting as an subject matter expert and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines. Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support. Work in close coordination with the technology group and production support group to further enhance our system capabilities. Manage multiple projects and deadlines. The projects involve; requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation. Update index methodology on an as-needed basis in coordination with clients and other staff and the index committee to ensure indices remain relevant and investible. Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,313 to $104,560. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s 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. 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: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. CFA or Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with financial indices, equity analysis, research, or data analysis. Understanding of global financial markets and company fundamentals. Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, corporate event events on both indices and financial portfolios. Prior experience with corporate action research, stock-screening, index rebalancing preferred. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups. Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner. Superior computer skills in Excel, Word and related applications. Knowledge of Python, SQL, and/or VBA would be an advantage. Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. 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. 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, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji. 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 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Responsibilities

The Index Analyst is responsible for maintaining a wide range of indices according to methodology, performing routine analysis, and presenting findings to Index Committees periodically. Key duties include calculating branded indices, ensuring timely data delivery, applying corporate actions, and performing analytical research to determine index composition.