About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
08
About the Role: Graduate Associate, Fixed Income Index Operations
The Team:
The Fixed Income Operations Team within the Global Index Management & Production Group ("IMPG"). The team is responsible for the calculation, maintenance and dissemination of S&P and iBoxx-branded indices globally.
As a member of the fixed income index operations team, you will gain exposure to a variety of fixed income securities, data sets and indices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement complex data processes and index calculation methodologies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.
An exciting opportunity to join a leading index provider and work with a global team of experts in the field of fixed income. The role will allow you to build your skill set, collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network and contribute to the reputation and integrity of the S&P Dow Jones indices.
Responsibilities and Impact:
The Graduate Associate will spend approximately 12 months developing skills and knowledge by working through various assignments within the Fixed Income Index Operations group, to gain a holistic view of the function, its role and responsibilities, as well as stakeholders and deliverables, leading to a permanent assignment based on business demands. The assignments will include working with all parts of the Fixed Income Index Operations group including index calculation, quality assurance, data distribution, universe and reference data management, operational excellence initiatives and index management and rebalancing.
The Graduate Associate will have the opportunity to work with data from a wide range of fixed income securities across global markets and must ensure quality, accuracy and timely delivery of these data points to internal stakeholders and external clients. The Graduate Associate will ensure the accuracy of index calculations and memberships during the monthly rebalancing process.
Across the assignments, the Graduate Associate will be required to:
Validate inputs used for index calculation, including corporate action analysis, price validation and market data assessment.
Oversee daily operations processes for the calculation of global indices, investigating alerts and coordinating with the technology team to resolve issues in a timely manner
Review and interpret corporate action events including refinancing, restructuring, bankruptcy workout, sustainability data, call, put, sinking fund etc.
Manage the onboarding of new data feeds, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
Conduct data quality checks and implement processes for data validation.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver timely, accurate data for index calculations.
Support the broader team in resolving data-related issues and maintaining high standards of data quality.
Conduct periodic index reviews and support the monthly index rebalancing process.
Support the analysis of recommended index changes and assist in presenting these changes to the index committee.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to assess potential methodology changes and help facilitate the governance review process.
Assist in the development and launch of new indices, supporting with methodology application, operational feasibility, and system capabilities.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $53,844 to $78,925. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .
What We're Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
Understanding of fixed income securities, reference data, and market practices.
Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge in your work.
Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong listening techniques and the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Python and SQL would be an advantage.
Any professional experience (e.g. internships) working with financial data, especially within the fixed income domain would be an advantage.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic es
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 www.spglobal.com/spdji .
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: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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. 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 http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf ? describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf
DTMGOP203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 312363
Posted On: 2025-04-14
Location: New York, New York, United States
