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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

About the Role:Analyst Global R&D

The Team:

Support senior analysts within Research and Design to design new S&P Dow Jones Indices across asset classes and derivatives. Experience in index construction techniques derivative strategies and financial theories is desired in delivering innovative index solutions and analysis to clients.

Responsibilities and Impact:

A high level of numeracy expertise in programming and the ability to handle large data sets will be critical to the role. Effective communication of the work and its conclusions is also essential.

The role would benefit from someone with an awareness of topical market trends and a desire to translate investment objectives into systematic and actionable index strategies. The role will encompass all elements of the index design lifecycle; including background research client-engagement data gathering back-testing and finalizing index methodologies.

The role may also require contribution on our thought leadership program by contributing to presentations and research and product papers. Finally the role may also involve support in the construction of new platforms data onboarding and processes to enable a more effective and efficient environment for the team.

  • Support in the research and design of new indices
  • Access clean and transform complex datasets
  • Build a comprehensive understanding of the process behind and availability of data from our providers
  • Back-test the performance of index concepts to assess fulfilment of investment objectives
  • Utilize programming skills in a proficient manner to:
    • ensure robust and efficient index design
    • build internal platforms and tools to improve capabilities and resolve repeatable processes
  • Write finalized index methodology documents for external use
  • Prepare and update presentation slides for internal and external events

Other Responsibilities:

  • Work within Global Research and Design and other departments to manage projects that will facilitate the design of new indices.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate to a number of internal and external stakeholders.

Hiring Manager Quote:

This role provides a wonderful opportunity to develop and enhance upon the foundations of fund management. The ideal candidate must be highly numerate computer literate thoughtful curious and will have remarkable enthusiasm and drive to learn. Moreover the candidate must enjoy working collaboratively.

Furthermore given how complex and dynamic the industry is becoming the candidate will gain exposure to alternative data sets sophisticated portfolio construction techniques and a broad and robust range of quantitative methods in finance.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of asset classes and financial theories that underpin portfolio & index construction.
  • Commitment to studying the CFA
  • Must be able to work independently and in collaboration with other team members multiple projects.
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Python strongly preferred.
  • Masters Degree. Advanced degree in computer science math engineering economics or finance strongly preferred.

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. Were 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 worlds 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 worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today. For more information visit In It For You

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information imagination people technologythe 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:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Were 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 worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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.

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