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13 Title: Director, US Equity Indices Product Management
The Impact : S&P D ow Jones I ndices (SPDJI) serve s the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs) , Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ) , structured products, OTC instruments, and play a crucial role in the investment landscape.
The Team: The US Equity Index Product Management team oversees a diverse set of index products, including iconic benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, in addition to S ector indices, S tyle indices, and S ustainability indices. As asset class experts, the Product Management team sets strategic priorities to drive revenue growth. This team is integral to the Core Equities product group at S&P DJI, providing client solutions, insights, thought leadership, and driving product strategy and financial health.
The Role: We are seeking a Director to support the US Equity Indices franchise in the US and globally. This role is client facing and will involve representing the US Equity Index team at frequent client events . In addition the role will involve product development, financial monitoring, and providing indexing solutions to clients. The Director will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of US Equity indices.
Key Responsibilities:
The investment industry is a midst tremendous structural shift brought about by technological changes and the shift from active to passive investing. This position sits centr al to this evolution.
The role provides exposure to global clients such as asset managers and asset owners, structured product desks, other financial technology and data players. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an iconic leading benchmark provider, bringing independent, transparent, innovative index solutions to the global investment community.
The role will also have an impactful exposure to multiple internal groups within S&P DJI ( Index Governance, Marketing and Communications, Research & Design, Index Development, Client Coverage, and others). You will join a high performing team where you will have the opportunity to learn from local and international colleagues.
Qualifications
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 indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit .
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence , pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - _%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGDV202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 304459
Posted On: 2024-10-29
Location: New York, New York, United States
Grade Level (for internal use):
13 Title: Director, US Equity Indices Product Management
The Impact : S&P D ow Jones I ndices (SPDJI) serve s the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs) , Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ) , structured products, OTC instruments, and play a crucial role in the investment landscape.
The Team: The US Equity Index Product Management team oversees a diverse set of index products, including iconic benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, in addition to S ector indices, S tyle indices, and S ustainability indices. As asset class experts, the Product Management team sets strategic priorities to drive revenue growth. This team is integral to the Core Equities product group at S&P DJI, providing client solutions, insights, thought leadership, and driving product strategy and financial health.
The Role: We are seeking a Director to support the US Equity Indices franchise in the US and globally. This role is client facing and will involve representing the US Equity Index team at frequent client events . In addition the role will involve product development, financial monitoring, and providing indexing solutions to clients. The Director will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of US Equity indices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute product development strategy, working closely with the Head of US Equity Indices .
- Support the sales team by actively participating in deal strategy, prospective and current client meetings, and executive presentations representing US Equity indices as a subject matter expert.
- Lead market analysis efforts, monitor competitive activity, identify strategic business opportunities and challenges and support new product initiatives and strategic sales efforts.
- Develop a deep understanding of the underlying data and methodologies required to create and maintain our key US Equity indices .
- Drive thought leadership within US Equity Indices through analysis and content creation which explain the benefits and the value proposition of our indices .
- Represent S&P DJI at executive level ind ustry events and conferences.
- Collaborate with the Research and Design team on index design .
- Plan and coordinate competing priorities and resources required to deliver on team objectives and key results using an AGILE framework.
- Provide insights which inform the product roadmap based on market intelligence and client feedback .
- Collaborate across Product Management team members and wider internal stakeholders to support both product and global initiatives .
- Identify growth opportunities and develop robust pipeline of growth for existing indices and index launches.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the US Equity Index Product Management team.
The investment industry is a midst tremendous structural shift brought about by technological changes and the shift from active to passive investing. This position sits centr al to this evolution.
The role provides exposure to global clients such as asset managers and asset owners, structured product desks, other financial technology and data players. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an iconic leading benchmark provider, bringing independent, transparent, innovative index solutions to the global investment community.
The role will also have an impactful exposure to multiple internal groups within S&P DJI ( Index Governance, Marketing and Communications, Research & Design, Index Development, Client Coverage, and others). You will join a high performing team where you will have the opportunity to learn from local and international colleagues.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree required , master's degree in a relevant field or progress towards a CFA Charterholder status a plus
- Over 10 years of relevant work experience , ideally within Index or Asset Management
- Understanding of the investment process, investment management industry, portfolio theory, and financial markets is required
- Strong client facing experience with the ability to adapt presentation style in accordance with a diverse range of customers from across the financial spectrum.
- Familiarity with sector and style investment strategies as well as sustainable financial topics and industry best practices
- Self-driven with strong research and innovation skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential, comfortable working with large datasets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Able to adapt communication style to different situations
- The position requires interacting with sophisticated clients and the candidate should demonstrate ability to ask questions and advise toward client solutions
- Programming skills (Python, R, SQL, VBA, others) are desirable
- Knowledge of financial packages such as FactSet, Capital IQ, Morningstar, Eikon, etc. is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team .
- Demonstrated ability to handle steep learning curves; candidate should be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
- Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 . 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 .
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.
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 indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit .
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence , pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - _%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGDV202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 304459
Posted On: 2024-10-29
Location: New York, New York, United States
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