(Senior) Index Manager

The Role: Senior Index Manager / Index Manager The Location: Mexico City, Mexico Grade Level: 10/11 relevant to internal applicants only The Team: The candidate will be part of the Index Management & Production Group (IMPG) which is responsible for the maintenance and calculation of S&P Dow Jones Indices which includes a wide range of high-profile indices globally. The Impact: The Senior Index Manager is responsible for a wide range of equity-based indices. They will ensure that the indices are managed in accordance with their methodology, will perform presentations to Index Committees for all matters relevant to their assigned indices and are also required to act as a backup to other managers in the department, making in-depth knowledge of their product line essential. What’s in it for you: You will work collaboratively with a wide range of indices across global markets and must be able to analyze and implement complex index methodology and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis. The Senior Index Manager is responsible for all aspects of an assigned group of indices and as part of that responsibility, makes recommendations for index membership and presents changes to the index committee. You will manage and participate in global projects. Responsibilities: Senior Index Manager will be required to: Ensure corporate actions of company constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in SPDJI proprietary system according to index methodology and validate special treatment for index specific items. Perform analytical research on companies to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting complex index methodology and adjusting data in our calculation system, and adjusting data 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. Serve on the index committees and make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to committee in support of the indices for which the index manager is responsible. Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, acting as a subject matter expert and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines. Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support. Work in close coordination with the technology group and production support group to further enhance our system capabilities. Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The projects involve; requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation. Must have the ability to train new and current employees on best-practices for index management. Preparing and delivering announcements as they relate to index changes to clients and end users in advance of the implementation of the changes. Update index methodology on an as-needed basis in coordination with other S&P staff and the index committee to ensure indices remain relevant and investible. Work with internal teams to oversee the launch of new indices. What We’re Looking For: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets. Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision. Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner. Superior computer skills in Excel, Word and related applications. Ability to learn S&P’s proprietary index calculation engines. Strong numerical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups. Preferred Qualifications: CFA or advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred. Ability to assume responsibility, work with others and manage projects. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups. +5 years of relevant experience in equity analysis, research, data analysis or related. Experience with corporate action research, stock-screening, index rebalancing. Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, corporate event events on both indices and financial portfolios. Knowledge of vendor terminals and vendors data and analytical platforms. Strong technical skills, including Python, SQL, and/or VBA Professional. Please submit all documents in English and note that the interview process will be in English. Compensation/Benefits Information (Mexico Applicants Only): This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 274181 Posted On: 2022-06-10 Location: Mexico City, Mexico