Index Production Summer Intern (Early Careers)
S&P GlobalAbout the role
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
05The Team: The summer internship will support the Index Management Teams within the Global Index Management & Production Group, responsible for the calculation and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones Indices.
The Impact: We are looking for a summer intern to join the Index Management team. This internship opportunity will give you the chance to see, learn, assist and participate in research activities supporting the maintenance and rebalance of high-profile indices. You will be supervised by a mentor who will support your learning throughout the duration of the internship.
This role will also offer the opportunity for you to connect with stakeholders from all aspects of SPDJI’s business and the experience to deep dive into a wide variety of new indices and product types.
What's in it for you:
Understand the complexities of Index Management and related policies
Develop reporting tools to understand the various characteristics of our indices
Develop Quality Assurance processes around data usage in S&P Dow Jones ESG Indices
Design automation processes using platforms tools
Conduct careful analysis on large datasets and be able to extract important conclusions/recommendations and explain those to various stakeholders
You will have the opportunity to work independently and with other team members to help meet tight deadlines
Perform ad-hoc tasks
What we’re looking for:
Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or relevant academic background completed by May 2027
Demonstrated understanding of global financial markets and company fundamentals
Skilled in Python programming language and familiarity with Gen AI
Ability to apply quantitative methods
Strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
Our Internship Program: During your summer at S&P Global you'll have the chance to partner with our industry experts, with on-the-job experience focusing on high impact work that allows you to apply and develop your skills. Networking, business insights and tailored learning opportunities all support your growth and development, setting you up for success as you begin your career.
The Summer 2026 Internship Program will provide you with a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills, and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at S&P Global.
Duration: June 1 – August 7
Location: New York, New York (relocation assistance not available)
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated hourly wage for this position is 25 USD – 30 USD. 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.
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 ec
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