Director, Product Analysis and Design

S&P Global • Dallas, TX

10h

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 The Team: You will be a team lead on the WSO Product Team, which is an experienced global team consisting of product analysts, engineers, and designers. The team collaborates to enhance and modernize the WSO Product Suite to support the constantly evolving marketplace for IBOR-based products. The WSO Product Suite is comprised of multiple mature applications and numerous teams support the WSO Product Suite using Scrum methodologies and an Agile mindset. You will have opportunities to identify and define problems, take ownership over solutions, and solve complex problems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Responsibilities & Impact: You will be given an opportunity to execute on a vision and make a noticeable contribution to the overall success of the business. You will gain experience with an array of modern technologies, which may include cloud-based data platforms, machine learning algorithms, AI-powered systems and automated workflows. As a Product Manager, you will align with our clients to understand what delivers value when they access the WSO Product Suite and the data provided by the WSO Product Team. You will develop a deep understanding and great empathy for the clients’ needs, the comparative importance of those needs, and the dependencies that exist between those needs. Using this knowledge, you will: Own a roadmap. Define a vision 6-12 months out based on a deep understanding of the vision, client data and the marketplace Prioritize work. Collaborate with senior business leaders and other internal stakeholders to balance the art and the science of feature prioritization. Use a data-driven approach to make decisions and fail fast when necessary Review or define user stories and requirements within our SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Ensure that each feature is fully tested and meets the expectations of our users and clients Lead and coach an agile development team. Oversee one or more scrum teams, driving the team and yourself to continuously inspect, adapt, and improve in your collective ability to meet a high standard of delivery and quality Support cross-functional teams. Work closely with Engineering, Testing, User Experience, Marketing, Implementation, and Sales to advise, guide, and support these teams, to drive maximum business impact Integrate AI tools and workflows. Leverage Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-powered solutions to accelerate product research, documentation, and collaboration with Engineering. Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science to identify and deliver AI-powered features, ensuring responsible AI practices and measurable business value. Who you are: A leader. You have a bias toward action, and you act on your great ideas. You are someone who sees solutions in problems, and you do something about it without being asked. You can coach others and bring the most out of junior colleagues Quick learner. You understand that success comes from asking the right questions and coming prepared Great communicator. You understand the difference between high and low-touch communication methods and when to use both. You can place yourself in our client’s shoes and relay their needs. You are someone who can communicate clearly and effectively to get your ideas across (both on a video call and in writing). You are someone who can inspire a team to turn your ideas into reality Creative. You are an out-of-the-box thinker to drive new ideas and ways of solving problems Independent Thinker. You have a willingness to defend your ideas and the wisdom to recognize a better one; someone who is not affected by strong opinions, only swayed by good ideas Enthusiastic. You are a team player who brings a sense of positive energy and inspiration to everything you do AI-fluent. You can speak credibly about modern AI capabilities and constraints, ask strong questions of technical teams, and translate business problems into AI opportunities without overpromising.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of total experience; at least 4 years of experience specifically in product ownership or technical product management roles working alongside technical teams
• Experience working with or analyzing large data sets and technologies that analyze, deliver and master data
• Evidence of management and leadership skills
• Evidence of thriving in a challenging, fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Knowledge of the IBOR marketplace, including IBOR-based products: ABS, Bonds, CDS, Equities, Loans, and TRS
• Experience using AI assistants in day-to-day PM work (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) while following internal policies for confidential data.
• Working familiarity with machine learning concepts and practical knowledge of LLM patterns and limitations.
• 4-year bachelor’s degree required
• Note: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure or experience with the WSO Product Suite

Responsibilities

• Own a roadmap. Define a vision 6-12 months out based on a deep understanding of the vision, client data and the marketplace
• Prioritize work. Collaborate with senior business leaders and other internal stakeholders to balance the art and the science of feature prioritization. Use a data-driven approach to make decisions and fail fast when necessary
• Review or define user stories and requirements within our SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Ensure that each feature is fully tested and meets the expectations of our users and clients
• Lead and coach an agile development team. Oversee one or more scrum teams, driving the team and yourself to continuously inspect, adapt, and improve in your collective ability to meet a high standard of delivery and quality
• Support cross-functional teams. Work closely with Engineering, Testing, User Experience, Marketing, Implementation, and Sales to advise, guide, and support these teams, to drive maximum business impact
• Integrate AI tools and workflows. Leverage Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-powered solutions to accelerate product research, documentation, and collaboration with Engineering. Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science to identify and deliver AI-powered features, ensuring responsible AI practices and measurable business value

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees