Senior Specialist, Quantitative Modeling

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Team: The Custom Complex Index Management Team within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG).

The Impact: The person is responsible for managing a wide range of custom complex indices. He/she will ensure that the indices are managed in accordance with their methodology, perform routine analysis and assist to implement the strategies with a standard of quality.

What’s in it for you: An exciting new opportunity to join a leading index provider, build your skill set, and grow with the team. As an Index Manager, you will be responsible for a group of indices, across global markets, that adopt complex index strategies to achieve their objective. The Index Manager must be able to analyze and implement complex index methodology and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a large amount of complex index models, code, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.

• Ensure corporate actions of constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in SPDJI proprietary system according to index rules.

• Interpreting complex index methodology and adjusting the data in our calculation system to conform to the rules of the index.

• 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.

• Assist to implement the index into proprietary platform and code for ad-hoc projects.

• Manage and maintain key relationships with clients and other groups within the department and across other departments.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects within the deadlines and handle requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance or a related field, advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Candidates pursuing financial certification like CFA, FRM, CQF are preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative modeling, financial research, index management and production or data analysis. Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve problems in a timely and insightful manner.

• Comfortable to work with large datasets and code in various programming languages such as Python, or SQL

• Quickly grasp index knowledge and learn S&P DJI’s proprietary systems.

• A solid understanding of global financial markets across different asset classes and an awareness of market events

• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.

• Knowledge of data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and analytical platforms

• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex or unfamiliar concepts in simple terms.

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 Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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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.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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