Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio

S&P Global•New York, NY

About The Position

This is a senior leadership role for a transformative technology leader to serve as the Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio. The role is responsible for re-imagining and rebuilding the entire technology platform that powers the S&P Dow Jones Indices business. The successful candidate will own the vision, strategy, and execution for the full index lifecycle, from initial research and prototyping to high-frequency calculation and global launch. The mission is to build a highly scalable, automated, and resilient platform that enables SPDJI to dramatically accelerate its pace of innovation and expand its business into new markets and asset classes.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, Sr. Director, VP).
Demonstrable experience in designing and operating low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems.
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-year platform modernization and automation initiatives from concept to completion.
Deep expertise in cloud architecture on either AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
Fluent in designing systems using services like Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), serverless functions (Lambda/Cloud Functions), streaming data platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and scalable databases.
Strong command of distributed systems principles and architecture patterns.
A firm grasp of SRE principles and experience building highly reliable and observable systems.
An exceptional ability to craft a compelling vision and inspire teams to execute on it.
A keen eye for talent and a genuine passion for mentoring engineers and leaders.
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineers and articulate strategy to executive-level business stakeholders and clients.
A strong product mindset with a history of building technology that drives tangible business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in high-frequency trading (HFT), quantitative finance, market data distribution, or large-scale index construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and evangelize a long-term technical strategy to modernize the entire index creation, calculation, and rebalancing ecosystem. Your vision will directly enable the growth of the index business.
Lead Platform Re-architecture: Spearhead the greenfield re-design and automation of the end-to-end index lifecycle. This includes building common, reusable services for prototyping, back-testing, corporate action processing, and real-time calculation.
Drive Engineering Excellence: Foster a culture of high-throughput, engineering excellence inspired by best practices at top technology firms. Implement rigorous standards for code quality, and operational observability.
Build and Mentor a World-Class Team: Attract, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent. You will be a hands-on mentor to senior engineers and managers, guiding their careers and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Partner with Business & Product: Act as a senior technology partner to the heads of Product, Index Design & Research, and Operations. Work directly with our most strategic clients to understand their needs and translate complex business requirements into a concrete technical roadmap.
Champion Modern Technology: Drive the adoption of a modern, cloud-native technology stack (AWS/GCP), leveraging serverless containerization, and streaming data technologies to build a low-latency, high-availability platform.

Benefits

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Annual incentive plan.

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