Lead, Index Engineer (Quantitative Development)

S&P Global • New York, NY

8d • $122,865 - $176,050 • Onsite

About The Position

The Index Engineering team is responsible for prototyping, building, and launching indices across various asset classes. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of the index development process as well as interfacing with clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery. This role provides an opportunity to understand and implement cutting edge index products. This role will offer the opportunity to connect with stakeholders from all aspects of SPDJI’s business and a direct connection to a wide variety of client and product types. This role allows to work with a highly collaborate and creative global team of financial engineers for continuous learning and person growing. Index Engineering is a global team responsible for developing and launching indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role encompasses full lifecycle of index development and suits an individual who is highly analytical, creative and possesses an attention to detail.

Requirements

• A master degree in math, finance or other related quantitative discipline
• Knowledge of fixed income and other asset classes, including equities, FX and commodities
• Knowledge of index construction process and methodologies, including back-testing and optimization
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced skills in Excel, proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail, focusing on the quality of projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate with clients and colleagues globally.
• 6-8+ years of professional experience in indices or similar role.
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• We require all external candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with an asset management context a big plus
• Strength in quantitative analysis including optimization.
• Advanced technical ability with Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop calculation prototypes and test cases for new indices.
• Perform test calculations and reconciliation of the results with clients.
• Analyze, develop, and implement indices onto our strategic python-based platform.
• Create and review index methodologies.
• Understand the industry & regulation; provide compliance guidance to clients.
• Support operation team in launching, ongoing delivery and overall quality of service.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior