S&P Global

Director, Wealth Benchmarks Product Management

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

About the Role

Employment Type: Full time Grade Level (for internal use): 13

About the Role: Director, Wealth Benchmarks Product Management

The Product Management team oversees a diverse set of index products, including iconic benchmarks across asset classes such as the S&P 500 and iBoxx family of fixed income indices, in addition to Sector, Style, and Sustainability indices. The Product Management team sets strategic priorities to drive revenue growth. This team is integral to the S&P DJI division, providing client solutions, insights, thought leadership, and driving product strategy and financial health.

Responsibilities and Impact

We are seeking a Director to support our Wealth Benchmark initiatives in the US and globally. This role involves product development, financial monitoring, and providing indexing and operational solutions to clients. The Director will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of Wealth Benchmarks.

S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI) serves the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs), structured products, OTC instruments, and play a crucial role in the investment landscape.

  • Execute product development strategy, focusing on a suite of indexing solutions designed for Wealth Management.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support new product initiatives and strategic sales efforts.
  • Meet with current and potential clients to understand market needs and gather product innovation ideas.
  • Own tactical execution of the product roadmap including new index development, onboarding new clients and improving operational processes.
  • Support the business through analysis and content creation for thought leadership materials (blogs, white papers, videos).
  • Collaborate with the Research and Design team on index design.
  • Plan and coordinate competing priorities and resources required to deliver on team objectives and key results using an AGILE framework.
  • Identify growth opportunities and contribute towards developing a robust pipeline for expansion of existing indices and index launches.
  • Collaborate across Product Management team members and wider internal stakeholders to support both product and global initiatives.
  • Take direction from senior product management leadership and collaborate closely on projects with other product managers across the organization.

The investment industry is in the midst of a tremendous structural shift brought about by technological changes and the shift from active to passive investing. This position sits center to this evolution.

The role provides exposure to multiple products across the Wealth Management industry such as asset managers, financial advisors, wirehouses and other financial technology and data players. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an iconic and leading benchmark provider, bringing independent, transparent, innovative index solutions to the global investment community.

The role will allow the Senior Analyst to have impactful exposure to multiple groups within S&P DJI (Index Governance, Index Management & Production, Marketing and Communications, Research & Design, Client Coverage, and others). You will join a high performing team where you will have the opportunity to learn from local and international colleagues.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Candidates Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $112,976 to $185,000. 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.

Skills

Product Development
Financial Monitoring
Indexing
Operational Solutions
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Client Engagement
Product Roadmap Execution
Index Development
Client Onboarding
Process Improvement
Content Creation
Thought Leadership
Index Design

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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