Director, Index Commercial Intelligence

S&P Global

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Director

175k-215k

19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director, Index Commercial Intelligence at S&P Dow Jones Indices is responsible for leading index market intelligence efforts, analyzing key trends, identifying market opportunities, and producing insights that shape strategy. This role plays a critical part in reinforcing S&P DJI's leadership and articulating its value in the indexed products space. The team reports to the Head of Commercial Business Intelligence and delivers research and insights that drive strategic and commercial decisions, tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs to inform market positioning and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze industry trends, fund launches, and market gaps.
Conduct client and competitor due diligence to inform strategy.
Develop external reports and educational content that communicate our market position and value proposition.
Build internal market scorecards, leadership stats, and strategic updates.
Work with internal teams to translate insights into business growth strategies.
Serve as a thought leader, providing industry expertise to stakeholders and clients.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in financial markets with a strong focus on research and data-driven analysis.
Deep understanding of market structure, investment processes, and financial data.
Strong research, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Experience developing insights that support commercial decision-making and thought leadership.
Proficiency with key financial datasets such as Morningstar, FactSet, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ is preferred.
Familiarity with data analysis tools like Python, R, SQL, and VBA is a plus.
Master's degree or CFA Charterholder is a plus.

Nice to Have

Experience developing insights that support commercial decision-making and thought leadership.
Proficiency with key financial datasets such as Morningstar, FactSet, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ.
Familiarity with data analysis tools like Python, R, SQL, and VBA.
Master's degree or CFA Charterholder.

Qualifications

Master's degree or CFA Charterholder (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

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: Perks for partners and children, including benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other small perks.

Working at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets with integrity, discovery, and partnership. Our team of over 35,000 worldwide 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, changing the way people see things, and empowering them to make an impact on the world. We value fairness, transparency, collaboration, and innovation, fostering a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

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