Index Manager - Multi Asset Indices

The Role: Index Manager – Multi Asset Indices The Location: Mexico City, Mexico The Team: The Multi Asset Index Management team manages a wide range of high profile indices based on equities, fixed income, options, futures, commodities, currencies and crypto indices Responsibilities: As an Index Manager, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of indices across global markets and must be able to analyze and implement complex index methodologies and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis. The 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 with high visibility The Index Manager will become a subject matter expert and a back-up for the team leader. In addition, the Index Manager will be required to: Prepare and calculate S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users Perform analytical research to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting complex index methodologies and adjusting data in our calculation system, and adjusting the 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 an industry 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 demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and platforms Must have the ability to train new and current employees on best-practices for index management Skills and Experience We Are Looking For: Minimum 1+ years of professional experience in a financial services or analytics role, or another quantitative/technical role with appreciation and interest in financial markets Exposure to global financial markets in publicly traded assets (equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies) beneficial Exposure to indexing highly beneficial Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a quantitative field such as Finance, Computational Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or Engineering. Graduate degree or Ph.D. beneficial Progress towards or completion of CFA charter exams beneficial Experience using financial data applications (FactSet, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Reuters, Axioma, Barra) Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and/or R Hands-on experience with portfolio back-testing and simulation First class communication skills in English – written, verbal and presenting First class communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese – written, verbal and presenting 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), DTMGOP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 273452 Posted On: 2022-06-12 Location: Mexico City, Mexico