About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 10
Analyst, Global R&D
Support senior analysts within Research and Design to design new S&P Dow Jones Indices across asset classes and derivatives. Experience in index construction techniques, derivative strategies and financial theories is desired in delivering innovative index solutions and analysis to clients.
A high level of numeracy, expertise in programming, and the ability to handle large data sets will be critical to the role. Effective communication of the work and its conclusions is also essential.
The role would benefit from someone with an awareness of topical market trends and a desire to translate investment objectives into systematic and actionable index strategies. The role will encompass all elements of the index design lifecycle; including background research, client-engagement, data gathering, back-testing and finalizing index methodologies.
The role may also require contribution on our thought leadership program by contributing to presentations and research and product papers. Finally, the role may also involve support in the construction of new platforms, data onboarding and processes to enable a more effective and efficient environment for the team.
Accountabilities:
* Support in the research and design of new indices
* Access, clean and transform complex datasets
* Build a comprehensive understanding of the process behind and availability of data from our providers
* Back-test the performance of index concepts to assess fulfilment of investment objectives
* Utilize programming skills in a proficient manner to:
o ensure robust and efficient index design
o build internal platforms and tools to improve capabilities and resolve repeatable processes
* Write finalized index methodology documents for external use
* Prepare and update presentation slides for internal and external events
Other Responsibilities:
* Work within Global Research and Design and other departments to manage projects that will facilitate the design of new indices.
* Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Must be able to clearly communicate to a number of internal and external stakeholders.
Required Skills:
* Demonstrate an appreciation of asset classes and financial theories that underpin portfolio & index construction.
* Masters Degree. Advanced degree in computer science, math, engineering, economics, or finance strongly preferred.
* Commitment to studying the CFA
* Knowledge of Python strongly preferred.
* Must be able to work independently and in collaboration with other team members on multiple projects.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.
Flexible Working
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.
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.
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