Associate Director, Index Investment Strategy
About The Position
We are seeking applicants for the role of Associate Director in the Index Investment Strategy in the NY office of S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). Reporting to a Senior Director, you will collaborate with a global team to design, create and promote thought leadership to enhance S&P DJI’s revenues, relationships, and reputation. Your contributions will help develop interest in a market-leading range of indices, with a particular focus on growing our indices in Direct Indexing and Models Portfolios across asset managers, wealth managers, technology platforms and other financial institutions. You will also have the chance to support S&P DJI’s market leading SPIVA® research. You will have the potential to work on a wide range of investment topics, calibrated for a wide range of investor sophistication levels, addressed to a global audience of market participants. Activities span the development and delivery actionable insights across a range of formats. You will conduct original research with a focus on applications for direct indexing/model portfolios, create and maintain analytic and reporting tools, support regular market commentary and analysis, and provide frequent thought leadership and educational presentations internally and externally. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert for direct indexing and model portfolios, executing on relevant research topics, answering one-off requests from clients and management, and producing content for public dissemination and distribution. Although you will primarily support your direct line manager, your work will also support a team of colleagues based in London and New York.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in a quantitative role in financial services
- Strong understanding of markets
- Excellence in written and oral communication
- Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative, creative, and curious approach
- Experience related to digital wealth will be an advantage
- Interest in the global markets and investing landscape
- Prior experience with Zephyr/PSN, eVestment, FactSet, CIQ Pro, Morningstar, SPICE, VBA, Python is a plus
Responsibilities
- conduct original research with a focus on applications for direct indexing/model portfolios
- create and maintain analytic and reporting tools
- support regular market commentary and analysis
- provide frequent thought leadership and educational presentations internally and externally
- act as a subject matter expert for direct indexing and model portfolios
- executing on relevant research topics
- answering one-off requests from clients and management
- producing content for public dissemination and distribution
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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