Product Transformation Manager, Data Platforms

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in the City of London is seeking a Product Transformation Manager to lead the evolution of data platforms. The role involves managing transformation initiatives and requires 5-7 years of experience in data management and product ownership, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with financial services. This position offers opportunities to impact global financial markets through innovative data solutions.

Benefits

Support for return to work

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of experience in a data-centric environment is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analytics is mandatory.
• Experience in Financial Services is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct major transformation initiatives on Data Platforms.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis on our data for a project.
• Translate the Data Strategy into implementable features.

Skills

Data management

Product ownership

Programme management

Python for automation

SQL

Agile experience

Education

5-7 years of related experience

Financial Services background

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

S&P Dow Jones Indices

The Role: Product Transformation Manager, Data Platforms

The Team: Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG)

The Impact:

Data is at the heart of our indices and products. Through S&P Global’s Enterprise Working Groups, S&P Dow Jones Indices is looking to utilise more complex and innovative data than before. For this data to be used effectively, our Data Platforms play a critical role in delivering complete and correct data to required operations when needed. As our business evolves, our Data Platforms must go through that same journey and continuously improve to meet our needs.

As a Product Transformation Manager for Data Platforms, you will ensure our Data Platforms meet the evolving requirements of our business. Working in partnership with our users and Technology teams, you will be responsible for setting the direction of Platform evolution in line with our enterprise targets and SPDJI’s Data Strategy. You will sit in Operations but are expected to bring technical skills that augment the team’s ability to deliver solutions.

This role is critical in bridging operational need with technical solutions, taking inputs from both sides to drive innovation. You should be an experienced and technically‑capable specialist looking to set the agenda for some of the most important data platforms in the world. You should be comfortable with common data analysis techniques and programming languages, augmenting the transformation role with these skills.

What is in it for you?

• Direct the transformation of data platforms that underpin global financial markets
• Engage with a diverse range of users and data, from equity datasets to fixed income, crypto, ESG, and more through S&P Global Enterprise Working Groups
• Gain visibility into the high bar of technical demands for index calculation and rebalancing, where accuracy is paramount
• Gain experience with industry‑leading data platforms as part of modernisation initiatives across the organisation

Responsibilities:

• Product Management: Direct major transformation initiatives on our Data Platforms from conceptualisation to production release
• Data Analysis and Research: Conduct comprehensive analysis on our data for a project and ad‑hoc basis, producing findings which inform solution and process design
• Project Planning: Translate the Data Strategy into implementable features, planning realistically for team capacity, priorities, and release targets
• Cross‑Team Coordination: Partner with Index Management, Data, Technology, and Compliance to ensure data needs are met across functions. Take a leading role in ensuring clear communication and building positive relationships across teams
• Documentation: Coordinate with agile team members (such as the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Business Analysts) to ensure requirements accurately reflect progression towards strategic goals

What we are looking for:

• 5 – 7 years of experience in data management, product ownership, programme management, or related roles in a data‑centric environment is mandatory
• Experience in Financial Services (either through industry experience or progression along certification such as CFA) is mandatory; experience with indices is beneficial
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analytics is mandatory; familiarity with Python‑related programming languages (e.g. Pyspark, Polars) is beneficial
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation is beneficial
• Experience with data lakehouse paradigms (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, implementations from major cloud providers) is beneficial
• Exposure to structured and unstructured data storage solutions in some capacity (e.g. SQL, Postgres, MongoDB, AWS S3) is beneficial
• Experience working in an agile setting is beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and clarity of requirements for technical development
• Ability to document and communicate clearly across technical and business audiences
• Prior experience working in global teams with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds

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, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: E E O . C ompliance @ s p g l o b a l . c om and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.