# Index Analyst

**Company**: S&P Global
**Location**: New York, NY
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $83,313 to $104,560
**Category**: Finance
**Industry**: Finance

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## Description

We are seeking an Index Analyst to join the US/Canada Index Management team within the Global Index Management & Production Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of indices, ensuring they are managed in accordance with their methodology, performing routine analysis, and making presentations to Index Committees.

**Responsibilities:**

- 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.

- Ensure corporate actions affecting constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in SPDJI proprietary system according to index methodology and validate special treatment for index specific items.

- Perform analytical research on companies to determine the composition of assigned indices, interpreting financial data and index methodology.

- 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.

- Make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to committee in support of the indices for which the index analyst is responsible.

- Take responsibility for the management of high-profile indices, acting as a subject matter 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.

- Manage multiple projects and deadlines. The projects involve; requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation.

- Update index methodology on an as-needed basis in coordination with clients and other staff and the index committee to ensure indices remain relevant and investible.

**What We're Looking For:**

- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with financial indices, equity analysis, research, or data analysis.

- Understanding of global financial markets and company fundamentals.

- Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, corporate event events on both indices and financial portfolios. Prior experience with corporate action research, stock-screening, index rebalancing preferred.

- Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups.

- 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. Knowledge of Python, SQL, and/or VBA would be an advantage.

**Compensation/Benefits Information:**

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,313 to $104,560. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as 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.

**Benefits:**

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- financial indices
- equity analysis
- research
- data analysis
- Excel
- Word
- Python
- SQL
- VBA

### Nice to have
- corporate action research
- stock-screening
- index rebalancing
- CFA
- Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance

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