Lead, Index Engineer (Quantitative Development)

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team: 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.

Responsibilities And Impact

• 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.

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 communities with speed and quality.

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 $122,865 to $176,050. 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.

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.
• 6-8+ years of professional experience in indices or similar role.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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.

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.