Index Manager - Multi Asset Indices

S&P Global, Inc.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Index Manager to oversee high-profile indices across various asset classes. This role requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of global financial markets, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in index management.

Servicios

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Formación

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Superior computer skills in Excel, Word, and related applications.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee a wide array of indices and prepare presentations for Index Committees.
• Perform analytical research and manage index rebalances.
• Serve on index committees and maintain relationships with other departments.

Conocimientos

Analytical capabilities

Quantitative capabilities

Understanding of global financial markets

Experience with large data sets

Programming skills in Python

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance

Herramientas

Excel

SQL

Descripción del empleo

The Multi-Asset Index Management team manages a diverse range of high-profile indices across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Index Manager is responsible for overseeing a wide array of indices. The Index Manager is tasked with preparing and delivering presentations to Index Committees. This requires an understanding of index performance, methodologies, and prevailing market trends. In addition to their primary responsibilities, the Index Manager serves as a backup for other managers within the department. This role necessitates a thorough knowledge of the entire product line to ensure seamless support and continuity of operations.

The Index Manager will become a subject matter expert and a back-up for the team leader.

In addition, the Index Manager will be required to:

• Prepare and calculate S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.
• Perform analytical research to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting complex index methodologies and adjusting data in our calculation systems, and adjusting the data to conform to the rules of the index.
• Perform index rebalances by interpreting index methodology, running models and research for adds/drops, implementing changes and communicating these appropriately to clients, all with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Serve on the index committees and make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to committee in support of the indices for which the index manager is responsible.
• Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, acting as an industry expert and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines.
• Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support.
• Work in close coordination with the technology group and production support group to further enhance our system capabilities
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The projects involve; requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation.
• Must demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and platforms.
• Must have the ability to train new and current employees on best-practices for index management.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 Years of relevant experience
• Understanding of global financial markets
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Must have experience working with fairly large date sets using Excel or SQL
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner
• Superior computer skills in Excel, Word and related applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred
• Ability to assume responsibility, work with others and manage projects
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups.
• Experience with futures and/or options
• Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, and the construction of non-equity indices
• Ability to learn S&P’s proprietary index calculation engines
• Knowledge of vendor terminals and vendors data and analytical platforms
• Strong programming skills and experience preferably in Python or a similar language such as VBA or R

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average . More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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: 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.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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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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-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

About the Role:

The Team:

The Multi-Asset Index Management team manages a diverse range of high-profile indices across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Index Manager is responsible for overseeing a wide array of indices. The Index Manager is tasked with preparing and delivering presentations to Index Committees. This requires an understanding of index performance, methodologies, and prevailing market trends. In addition to their primary responsibilities, the Index Manager serves as a backup for other managers within the department. This role necessitates a thorough knowledge of the entire product line to ensure seamless support and continuity of operations.

The Index Manager will become a subject matter expert and a back-up for the team leader.

In addition, the Index Manager will be required to:

• Prepare and calculate S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.
• Perform analytical research to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting complex index methodologies and adjusting data in our calculation systems, and adjusting the data to conform to the rules of the index.
• Perform index rebalances by interpreting index methodology, running models and research for adds/drops, implementing changes and communicating these appropriately to clients, all with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Serve on the index committees and make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to committee in support of the indices for which the index manager is responsible.
• Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, acting as an industry expert and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines.
• Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support.
• Work in close coordination with the technology group and production support group to further enhance our system capabilities
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The projects involve; requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation.
• Must demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and platforms.
• Must have the ability to train new and current employees on best-practices for index management.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 Years of relevant experience
• Understanding of global financial markets
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Must have experience working with fairly large date sets using Excel or SQL
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner
• Superior computer skills in Excel, Word and related applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred
• Ability to assume responsibility, work with others and manage projects
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups.
• Experience with futures and/or options
• Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, and the construction of non-equity indices
• Ability to learn S&P’s proprietary index calculation engines
• Knowledge of vendor terminals and vendors data and analytical platforms
• Strong programming skills and experience preferably in Python or a similar language such as VBA or R

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average . More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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: 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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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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-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), OPRTON202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 315245
Posted On: 2025-04-30
Location: Mexico City, Mexico