Senior Associate, Global R&D in London

About the Role:

The Team: Support senior analysts within Research and Design to design new S&P Dow Jones Credit Benchmarks. Experience in Fixed Income index construction techniques and financial theories is required in delivering innovative index solutions and analysis to clients.

Responsibilities and Impact: 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. A high level of numeracy, expertise in programming, and the ability to handle large number of data sets will be critical to the role. Effective communication of the work and its conclusions is also essential.

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 ensure robust and efficient index design
• 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.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.