Index Manager/Senior Index Manager

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices The Role: Senior Index Manager/Index Manager – EMEA & India Indices The Location: Mumbai, India The Team: The Index Management Team within the Global Index Management & Production Group calculates, publishes and maintains a wide range of high-profile, S&P and Dow Jones-branded indices across a range of countries, regions and different strategies. The Impact: The Index Analyst (Internal title: ‘Index Manager’) is responsible for a wide range of indices across global equity markets. The Index Manager will ensure that the indices are managed at all times in accordance with their public methodologies, perform scheduled index rebalances, carry out analysis and make presentations to Index Committees on a regular basis. What’s in it for you: This is an exciting opportunity to join the leading, global index provider. As an Index Manager, you will work on a wide range of indices measuring fast-moving and evolving financial markets. You will work collaboratively with multiple, global teams across the Index Management & Production Group and beyond to ensure the accuracy and integrity of S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”) products. You will regularly review and assess existing index methodologies to ensure the indices continue to meet their objectives, as well as review and assess new index concepts and work with our research and development teams to bring these through a rigorous process, ready for launch. Responsibilities: Calculate S&P DJI branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users. Ensure corporate actions of company constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in S&P DJI 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 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. Make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to the index committee in support of the indices for which the Index Manager is responsible. Decisions reached by Index Committees determine index compositions and drive asset allocations. Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, displaying ownership and in-depth knowledge of our product lines. Review and update index methodologies in coordination with the index committee to ensure assigned indices continue to achieve their stated objectives. Work with other internal functions (R&D, Development, Index Governance) and teams to ensure the smooth launch of new indices. Prepare and issue announcements to clients regarding changes to indices as appropriate. Provide timely and accurate responses to enquiries from clients via internal functions such as Client Coverage and Index Services Work in close coordination with the technology group and production support group to further enhance our system capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. CFA or Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (5 years for Senior Index Manager) working directly with financial indices, in equity research, analysis, asset management, or related roles A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets and company fundamentals Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, corporate event events on both indices and financial portfolios Experience with corporate action research, stock-screening, index rebalancing would be advantageous Ability to assume responsibility, communicate clearly, work with others and manage projects in a global context Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of SQL, Python would be an advantage Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities to aid in solving non-routine problems in a timely fashion. Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 11 The Location: Mumbai, India About Company Statement: 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: 275179 Posted On: 2022-07-05 Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India