Sr Specialist, Index Development

S&P Dow Jones Indices The Role: Sr Specialist, Index Development The Location: Beijing, China The Team: The Index Development Team, a part of Index Management & Production Group (IMPG), is responsible for developing series of S&P and Dow Jones branded global indices with a focus on equities. The Impact: The Sr Specialist is responsible for developing the indices, overseeing essential data collection, verifying that the calculation procedures and methodology are implemented correctly, and passing the finished product on to index managers for maintenance. What’s in it for you: You will work collaboratively with multiple global teams on a wide range of indices and data across global markets and must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, analytical thinking, compilation of business requirements, index development and documentation. Responsibilities: Create and calculate new S&P and Dow Jones branded indices with a focus on Kensho, Thematic/Factor/ESG-themed Indices. This includes performing analytical research on companies to determine the composition of the index, adjusting data in our calculation system, and adjusting the data to conform to the rules of the index. Work on various other projects for the Index Maintenance and Production Group. This includes various projects concerning the clean-up of historical data. Coordinate maintenance of indices with operations group to ensure that the most efficient operations technology/database etc. is being utilized in the calculation of indices. Work with the technology group to further enhance our system capabilities by identifying deficiencies in our work flow and quality control processes. Works with index operations to assure calculations are correct and timely. Assist in increasing automation to achieve operational efficiencies through technology. Clearly communicate with a variety of both internal and external clients. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred. 2+ years professional experience in a financial services or analytics role. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. Strong understanding of financial markets and company fundamentals. Excellent programming skill in Python. Experience with S&P Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters Eikon, FactSet or other financial applications beneficial. Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner. Must be able to understand complex models and calculation algorithms. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects and coordinate efforts across multiple teams globally. Flexible Working We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. 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 (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Dow Jones Indices provides iconic and innovative index solutions, bringing transparency to global capital markets. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), ANLYTC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 275175 Posted On: 2022-08-15 Location: Beijing, China