Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead Equities

OSTTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader is seeking a Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead to oversee technology-enabled product capabilities in equity indices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing product delivery in Agile environments and a strong focus on user value. Responsibilities include roadmap ownership, program backlog management, and team development. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading product or program delivery within Agile environments.
• Strong focus on user value and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in equity or financial data products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a product roadmap for equity indices.
• Manage program backlog and MVPs ensuring alignment with Agile planning.
• Align teams on priorities and manage dependencies.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Experience in equity or financial data products

Strong product mindset

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

14

The Role

Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead - Equities S&P Dow Jones Indices

The Location

London

The Impact

S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI) serves the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) exchange‑traded derivatives (ETDs) structured products OTC instruments and play a crucial role in the investment landscape.

The Team

The Product and Operations team oversees a diverse portfolio of index products including iconic benchmarks like the S&P 500 setting strategic priorities that drive growth innovation and client value across S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Within this organization the Product Platforms Design team plays a central role in shaping user‑centered scalable product platform experiences that power the full index lifecycle. We are a collaborative forward‑looking team that blends product design and technology expertise to deliver intuitive integrated solutions with measurable business impact.

This role specifically leads the Equities Value Stream which underpins S&P DJI’s equity index franchise spanning large‑cap mid‑cap small‑cap thematic ESG and custom equity dividend benchmarks. The team partners closely with Product Technology and Index Operations to optimize workflows accelerate product delivery and enhance transparency across the full equity index lifecycle.

Responsibilities and Impact

The Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead for Equities drives is responsible for the delivery of technology‑enabled product capabilities that enhance user experience operational efficiency and scalability across S&P DJI’s equity index platforms. This role is accountable for aligning design and delivery priorities across complex product ecosystems and ensuring that execution reflects the evolving needs of global equity markets.

Key Responsibilities Include

Roadmap Ownership : Develop and communicate a technology‑related product roadmap for equity indices grounded in user journeys operational efficiency and scalability across all Equities porfolio.

Execution Leadership : Manage program backlog and MVPs ensuring alignment with Agile team planning and Definition of Ready / Done.

Cross‑Functional Coordination : Align teams on priorities manage dependencies and maintain focus on outcomes across regions asset classes and systems while partnering closely with other Value Stream Leads to ensure alignment and coordinated delivery.

Team Development : Build and grow a high‑performing team that thrives on collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management : Engage strategically with partners and senior stakeholders across Product Index Operations and Technology to drive alignment transparency and timely decision‑making.

Delivery Excellence : Monitor progress validate features lead demos and proactively communicate risks insights and business value.

This role has measurable impact on value creation time‑to‑market reduction and adoption of equity index products ensuring S&P DJI maintains its leadership position across global equity markets.

What Were Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

Proven experience leading product or program delivery within Agile and scaled Agile (SAFe) environments including backlog management and continuous delivery cycles.

Strong product mindset focused on user value business outcomes and operational efficiency.

Demonstrated experience in equity or financial data products preferably within index trading or analytics environments.

Ability to synthesize complex information and create clarity through structured communication.

Deep understanding of product lifecycle management prioritization and value stream alignment.

Skilled in stakeholder management planning and cross‑functional collaboration.

Demonstrated leadership in building coaching and enabling high‑performing teams.

Experience applying design thinking and data‑driven decision‑making to optimize product delivery and adoption.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in equity market structures benchmarks or investment analytics.

Understanding of enterprise architecture data workflows and integration patterns supporting index production and distribution.

Track record of driving organizational change and embedding Agile practices at scale.

Global perspective with experience leading teams across multiple regions.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work As part of our Return-to-Work initiative we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Benefits

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

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 : Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit : Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global :

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1