About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Senior Specialist, Quantitative Modeling

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, 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
•    Perform analytical research on companies to determine the composition of indices, 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 to enhance the automation of workflow 
•    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.

What We’re Looking For: 
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance or a related field, advanced degree strongly preferred
•    0-2 years of experience in quantitative modeling, financial research, 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, VBA, or SQL
•    Quicky 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

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

Right to Work Requirements:

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

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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