Description
S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking an Equities & Digital Assets R&D Associate Director within the Index Design team.
The Associate Director will lead the research, design, analysis, and delivery of differentiated index solutions within the Equities & Digital Assets value stream.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Independently lead the research, design, and analysis of new indices and related capabilities within the Equities & Digital Assets Index Design value stream, including high-profile and complex projects
- Lead the translation of investment objectives, product requirements, and client needs into clear, testable index design concepts
- Access, clean, transform, and validate complex equity, market, and reference datasets used in index research and back-testing
- Design, develop, and critically review backtests, sensitivity analysis, and quantitative research to assess whether complex index concepts meet their stated objectives
- Apply advanced programming skills to build and oversee robust, repeatable, and well-controlled analytical workflows, tools, and templates
- Lead methodology drafting, documentation, design reviews, and governance processes required for index approval and launch
- Lead the preparation and communication of analysis, charts, presentation materials, and research content for senior internal stakeholders, client discussions, and external thought leadership
Other Responsibilities:
- Work with the Index Design Team Manager to shape priorities and independently deliver agreed team backlog items and complex project outcomes to required timelines and quality standards
- Build trusted working relationships and lead effective collaboration with R&D colleagues, Index Engineering, Product Management, Commercial, Operations, Governance, and other functional partners
- Champion agreed Index Design operating standards, analytical controls, and agile working practices
- Independently manage multiple complex research and design workstreams with clear communication, disciplined execution, sound prioritisation, and timely escalation of material risks or dependencies
- Act as a senior subject-matter resource across equity markets, index construction, factor and dividend strategies, portfolio design, and emerging industry trends relevant to client needs
Compensation/Benefits Information:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $122,865 to $175,728.
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