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About the Role

The Data Operations Associate is responsible for the entire data lifecycle from data preparation to reporting, recognizing the interconnected nature of data analytics and data operations. This role requires analyzing and implementing complex index methodology, solving non-routine operational problems, and interacting with S&P proprietary calculation systems. The candidate will leverage coding skills to improve the velocity, reliability, and quality of data operations and analytics. Responsibilities include selecting and weighting index constituents, maintaining indices daily, accounting for corporate actions, and managing a wide range of indices across equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives, and real estate. The role also involves maintaining client relationships and acting as a backup to other index managers.

Responsibilities

Searching for, validating, and entering data into our calculation engine, ensuring ongoing data integrity.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and tools.
Preparing and calculating client custom indices, including performing analytical research, adjusting data in the calculation system, and ensuring conformity to index rules.
Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.
Maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting complex index models in Excel daily.
Providing customer service to existing custom index clients regarding their indices.
Performing quantitative analyses of index returns, weights, and constituents.
Managing and maintaining relationships with key members of other groups within S&P Index Services and across other S&P departments, particularly IT.

Requirements

Strong math knowledge and understanding of index mathematics.
Ability to work with complex Excel models on a daily basis.
Soft skills including initiative, ability to work under pressure, and communication skills.
Strong Math background.
0 to 3 years of professional experience (internships considered, recent college graduates welcome).
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems.
Detail-oriented with the ability to perform daily production tasks consistently.
Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
Ability to assume responsibility, work with others, and manage projects.
Ability to learn new data and calculation platforms in a limited time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and/or groups.
Experience dealing with customers in a time-sensitive demanding environment requiring persuasion and influencing skills.

Skills

Excel/VBA
SQL
GenAI/LLM
Python coding
Basic understanding of equity index math and concepts
Basic understanding of equity markets
Basic understanding of commodities pricing
Basic understanding of bond calculations
Basic understanding of derivatives calculations (options, futures, swaps, forwards, etc.)

Location

US Applicants Only

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

0-3 years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Advanced degree in math, actuarial science, computer science, or information systems (strongly preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 to $100,000
Eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus

Benefits

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off.
Access to resources for career growth and learning new skills.
Competitive pay.
Retirement planning.
Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution.
Financial wellness programs.
Family friendly perks.
Retail discounts.
Referral incentive awards.

About the Company

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum.
We bring transparency to the global capital markets, empowering investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction.
We are 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.
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.
Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide.
Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future.
We are committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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