About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Index Production Analyst

The Location: Beijing CN or Manila PH

The Team: The role will be part of the Index Management and Production Group (IMPG) at S&P Global. The team is responsible for the production and management of a wide range of indices covering global options equities futures fixed income commodity digital assets and economics indices. This specific role will focus on the management and oversight of Equity indices ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the indices through thorough research and analysis.

The Impact: As an Index Manager you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). Your expertise in these markets will be essential in researching corporate actions new issuances and implementing index changes. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to design and implement methodologies for Equity indices ensuring the accuracy and integrity of index data and monitoring market trends and performance of the indices. They will be responsible for coordinating with key stakeholders to build awareness and profile through analytical research.

Whats in it for you:

• Opportunity to influence the development and maintenance of Equity indices.

• Work with a team of experts in the field of Index Management.

• Exposure to a broad range of securities and index concepts.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network.

• Contribute to the reputation and integrity of S&P DJI with a global mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research on corporate actions new issuances and other market events impacting Equity securities.

• Understand and explain highly complex index methodologies to stakeholders.

• Provide detailed analysis of recommended index changes to the relevant index committee.

• Ensure that all index changes are accurately reflected in the index methodology and communicated to stakeholders.

• Ability to serve on various index committees providing necessary governance to S&P DJI branded indices

• Collaborate with stakeholders to thoroughly assess potential methodology changes manage the process of governance review and work through to seamless implementation of the index changes.

• Participate in the development and launch of new indices including methodology application operational feasibility and system capabilities.

• Stay updated on market trends regulatory changes and other factors affecting the Equity markets.

• Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required with a focus in math economics or finance or related fields.

• At least 2 years of professional experience working directly with Equity Indices asset management trade operations or related roles.

• A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets particularly the Equity market dynamics regulations and best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Python & experience with process automation is a plus.

• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with a strong sense of initiative.

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities on large data sets to solve problems in a timely and insightful manner.

• Ability to learn S&P DJIs proprietary index calculation platforms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and/or groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance economics mathematics or a related field.

• CFA or progress toward CFA and/or CIPM certification a plus.

• Experience working with index management or financial data services.

• Familiarity with S&P DJIs index methodologies and processes.

• Experience collaborating with global teams and managing multiple projects.