Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

The Role

We are seeking a transformative technology leader to serve as the Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for re-imagining and rebuilding the entire technology platform that powers the S&P Dow Jones Indices business. You will own the vision, strategy, and execution for the full index lifecycle—from initial research and prototyping to high-frequency calculation and global launch.

Your mission is to build a highly scalable, automated, and resilient platform that enables SPDJI to dramatically accelerate its pace of innovation and expand its business into new markets and asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and evangelize a long-term technical strategy to modernize the entire index creation, calculation, and rebalancing ecosystem. Your vision will directly enable the growth of the index business.

• Lead Platform Re-architecture: Spearhead the greenfield re-design and automation of the end-to-end index lifecycle. This includes building common, reusable services for prototyping, back-testing, corporate action processing, and real-time calculation.

• Drive Engineering Excellence: Foster a culture of high-throughput, engineering excellence inspired by best practices at top technology firms. Implement rigorous standards for code quality, and operational observability.

• Build and Mentor a World-Class Team: Attract, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent. You will be a hands-on mentor to senior engineers and managers, guiding their careers and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• Partner with Business & Product: Act as a senior technology partner to the heads of Product, Index Design & Research, and Operations. Work directly with our most strategic clients to understand their needs and translate complex business requirements into a concrete technical roadmap.

• Champion Modern Technology: Drive the adoption of a modern, cloud-native technology stack (AWS/GCP), leveraging serverless containerization, and streaming data technologies to build a low-latency, high-availability platform.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, Sr. Director, VP).

• Demonstrable experience in designing and operating low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems. Direct experience in high-frequency trading (HFT), quantitative finance, market data distribution, or large-scale index construction is strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-year platform modernization and automation initiatives from concept to completion.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep expertise in cloud architecture on either AWS or Google Cloud Platform. You should be fluent in designing systems using services like Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), serverless functions (Lambda/Cloud Functions), streaming data platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and scalable databases.

• Strong command of distributed systems principles and architecture patterns.

• A firm grasp of SRE principles and experience building highly reliable and observable systems.

Leadership & Business Acumen:

• An exceptional ability to craft a compelling vision and inspire teams to execute on it.

• A keen eye for talent and a genuine passion for mentoring engineers and leaders.

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineers and articulate strategy to executive-level business stakeholders and clients.

• A strong product mindset with a history of building technology that drives tangible business outcomes.

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 $220,656 to $375,000. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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. 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

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.

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