Lead AI Product Manager, Private Markets

1187 Markit North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

Training & development

Retirement plan

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive MCP connector ecosystem and AI Analyst capabilities within the iLEVEL platform. You will own the vision, strategy, and execution, partnering with engineering, data science, design, and go-to-market teams to deliver AI-powered products for private markets professionals.

This hands-on role requires a track record of launching fintech/AI products, agile delivery, and a customer-centric, data-driven approach to scale in a

Qualifications

• Experience in FinTech or technology-driven environments with a track record of launching and scaling products.
• Hands-on AI product builder with experience applying new AI technologies, including LLMs, agents, retrieval systems, and modern AI development tools.
• Strategic and customer-focused thinker who can translate insights into impactful product strategies and KPI-driven decisions.
• Strong product operator skilled in agile delivery, data-driven decision-making, KPI management, and cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, strategy, and execution for MCP connector ecosystem and AI Analyst capabilities within iLEVEL.
• Lead zero-to-one product efforts, building and scaling net new offerings in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, data science, marketing, and GTM teams to drive AI products to success.
• Act as a hands-on builder capable of driving cross-functional alignment around a shared product vision.

Skills

FinTech experience

AI product builder

LLMs

KPI management

Agile delivery

Cross-functional

Tools

LLMs

Retrieval systems

AI development tools

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12.

The Team

The Enterprise Solutions business within S&P Global Market Intelligence provides industry-leading data, software, and services that support investment management, enterprise data management, regulatory compliance, and private markets solutions. The Private Markets product team is responsible for products that support the entire investment lifecycle across Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Credit markets. As part of the flagship iLEVEL product organization, you will work with a highly collaborative team of product leaders, technology professionals, and market experts focused on delivering innovative solutions for investment professionals. The team values customer-centricity, innovation, execution excellence, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities and Impact

We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive our MCP & AI Agents Platform initiatives. This leader will own the vision, strategy, and execution for both the MCP connector ecosystem, enabling seamless integration of private markets data and content sources, and the AI Analyst capabilities being developed within our flagship iLEVEL platform. As a Lead Product Manager, you’ll lead zero-to-one product efforts, building and scaling net new product offerings in a high growth, fast moving environment - leveraging the latest and greatest in agents, agentic workflows, and LLMs to build transformative new products that deliver value to clients. This role will require working closely with engineering, design, product, data science, marketing, go-to-market to drive new AI products to success. This is a highly cross-functional and visible role suited for a hands-on builder who thrives at the intersection of AI, customer-centric product development, and financial technology.

Compensation/Benefits Information

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $101,000 to $175,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Experience in FinTech, AI, or other technology-driven environments, with a track record of launching and scaling products.
• Hands-on AI product builder with experience applying new AI technologies, including LLMs, agents, retrieval systems, and modern AI development tools.
• Strategic and customer-focused thinker who can develop deep domain expertise, simplify complex problems, and translate insights into impactful product strategies.
• Strong product operator skilled in agile delivery, product requirements, data-driven decision-making, KPI management, and cross-functional execution.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can align Product, Engineering, Design, and Go-to-Market teams around a shared vision.
• Experience working in a Private Markets product team.

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. 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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Benefits

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take 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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

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