About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 The Role: Index Manager The Team: The candidate will be part of the Index Management & Production Group (IMPG) within S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), which oversees all aspects of index operations globally. The Impact: The Index Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance and calculation of a wide range of S&P DJI branded equity indices covering global markets, with a particular focus on the Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region and ESG themes. The index manager will ensure that the indices are managed in accordance with their methodology, perform routine analysis and make presentations to the respective Index Committees on a periodic basis. What’s in it for you: This is an exciting opportunity to join the leading, global index provider. As an Index Manager, you will work on a wide range of indices measuring fast-moving and evolving financial markets. You will work collaboratively with multiple, global teams across the Index Management & Production Group and beyond to ensure the accuracy and integrity of S&P Dow Jones Indices products. You will regularly review and assess existing index methodologies to ensure the indices continue to meet their objectives, as well as review and assess new index concepts and work with our research and development teams to bring these through a rigorous process, ready for launch. Responsibilities: Calculate S&P DJI branded indices, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users Ensure corporate actions of company constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in S&P DJI’s proprietary system according to index methodology and validate special treatment for index specific items Perform index rebalances by interpreting index methodologies, running models and researching potential index additions/deletions, implementing changes, and communicating these appropriately to clients, all with a focus on quality and accuracy Make presentations of original, non-routine analysis to the index 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 Provide timely and accurate responses to enquiries from clients via internal functions such as Client Coverage and Index Services 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 Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree in business, math, economics, or finance strongly preferred Minimum of 2 years professional financial markets experience required, with a background in indices desirable Strong understanding of how indices are used, the impact of different methodologies, corporate event events on both indices and financial portfolios Experience with corporate action research, stock-screening, index rebalancing would be advantageous Prior knowledge or experience with ESG issues and related data sets, and how they relate to indexing and/or asset management would be considered an advantage Ability to assume responsibility, work with others and manage projects Ability to learn S&P’s proprietary index calculation engines Ability to learn rebalance and index maintenance procedures quickly Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Knowledge of Python and/or VBA would be considered an advantage. Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities to aid in solving non-routine problems in a timely fashion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages would be considered an advantage. 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. About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices 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 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 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: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster  describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), DTMGOP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 297183 Posted On: 2024-02-17 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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