About the Role:

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About the Role: Graduate Associate Fixed Income Index Operations

The Team:

The Fixed Income Operations Team within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG). The team is responsible for the calculation maintenance and dissemination of S&P and iBoxxbranded indices globally.

As a member of the fixed income index operations team you will gain exposure to a variety of fixed income securities data sets and indices collaborating with crossfunctional teams to implement complex data processes and index calculation methodologies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.

An exciting opportunity to join a leading index provider and work with a global team of experts in the field of fixed income. The role will allow you to build your skill set collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network and contribute to the reputation and integrity of the S&P Dow Jones indices.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Graduate Associate will spend approximately 12 months developing skills and knowledge by working through various assignments within the Fixed Income Index Operations group to gain a holistic view of the function its role and responsibilities as well as stakeholders and deliverables leading to a permanent assignment based on business demands. The assignments will include working with all parts of the Fixed Income Index Operations group including index calculation quality assurance data distribution universe and reference data management operational excellence initiatives and index management and rebalancing.

The Graduate Associate will have the opportunity to work with data from a wide range of fixed income securities across global markets and must ensure quality accuracy and timely delivery of these data points to internal stakeholders and external clients. The Graduate Associate will ensure the accuracy of index calculations and memberships during the monthly rebalancing process.

Across the assignments the Graduate Associate will be required to:

• Validate inputs used for index calculation including corporate action analysis price validation and market data assessment.
• Oversee daily operations processes for the calculation of global indices investigating alerts and coordinating with the technology team to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Review and interpret corporate action events including refinancing restructuring bankruptcy workout sustainability data call put sinking fund etc.
• Manage the onboarding of new data feeds ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
• Conduct data quality checks and implement processes for data validation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver timely accurate data for index calculations.
• Support the broader team in resolving datarelated issues and maintaining high standards of data quality.
• Conduct periodic index reviews and support the monthly index rebalancing process.
• Support the analysis of recommended index changes and assist in presenting these changes to the index committee.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to assess potential methodology changes and help facilitate the governance review process.
• Assist in the development and launch of new indices supporting with methodology application operational feasibility and system capabilities.

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 $53844 to $78925. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals 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 Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business finance economics mathematics or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word Outlook PowerPoint) demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
• Understanding of fixed income securities reference data and market practices.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge in your work.
• Ability to conduct independent analysis and research showing initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong listening techniques and the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Problemsolving timemanagement attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Python and SQL would be an advantage.
• Any professional experience (e.g. internships) working with financial data especially within the fixed income domain would be an advantage.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.