Index Analyst - Equity Indices

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Role: Index Manager, Equity Indices

The Team: Index Management and Production Group (IMPG) at S&P Global, responsible for production and management of a wide range of indices covering global options, equities, futures, fixed income, commodity, digital assets and economics indices. This specific role focuses on the management and oversight of ESG Equity indices, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the indices through thorough research and analysis.

The Impact: As an Index Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Your expertise will be essential in researching corporate actions, new issuances, and implementing index changes, collaborating with internal teams to design and implement methodologies for ESG Equity indices, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of index data, and monitoring market trends and performance of the indices.

• Opportunity to influence the development and maintenance of ESG Equity indices.
• Work with a team of experts in the field of Index Management.
• Exposure to a broad range of securities and index concepts.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network.
• Contribute to the reputation and integrity of S&P DJI, with a global mindset.

• Conduct thorough research on corporate actions, new issuances, and other market events impacting ESG Equity securities.
• Understand and explain highly complex index methodologies to stakeholders.
• Provide detailed analysis of recommended index changes to the relevant index committee.
• Ensure that all index changes are accurately reflected in the index methodology and communicated to stakeholders.
• Serve on various index committees, providing necessary governance to S&P DJI branded indices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to thoroughly assess potential methodology changes, manage the process of governance review, and work through to seamless implementation of the index changes.
• Participate in the development and launch of new indices, including methodology application, operational feasibility and system capabilities.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and other factors affecting Equity markets.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus in math, economics, or finance or related fields.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working directly with ESG Equity Indices, asset management, trade operations or related roles.
• A demonstrable understanding of global financial markets, particularly ESG Equity market dynamics, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Python & experience with process automation is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with a strong sense of initiative.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities on large data sets to solve problems in a timely and insightful manner.
• Ability to learn S&P DJI’s proprietary index calculation platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and/or groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• CFA or progress toward CFA and/or CIPM certification a plus.
• Experience working with index management or financial data services.
• Familiarity with S&P DJI’s index methodologies and processes.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and managing multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Databricks for large-scale data processing, analytics, and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools and frameworks to streamline data workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support analytical processes.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• 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: 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.

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.