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Associate Director - Index Calculation & Distribution, Fixed Income Indices

United States, Dallas, TX 93144.00 - 133455.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 03, 2026
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Job Description

The team is primarily responsible for the daily calculation, validation and dissemination of fixed income indices and associated data. The successful candidate will manage a team of analysts responsible for the production of global, S&P and iBoxx-branded, Fixed Income indices, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and integrity. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Associate Director will ensure calculation inputs are validated, oversee calculations and analyze corporate events, whilst staying abreast of market trends to inform decision-making.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead a team of analysts responsible for the validation of inputs used for index calculation to ensure data integrity, including corporate action analysis, price validation and market data assessment
  • Perform quality assurance validations to ensure accuracy and integrity of the index values to be distributed to clients
  • Oversee and optimize daily operating processes for global indices, proactively investigating system alerts and coordinate with the technology team to resolve issues efficiently
  • Manage product delivery ensuring timely dissemination of intraday and end-of-day index data to clients and end users
  • Collaborate with the technology development team to drive automation and enhance our system capabilities
  • Cultivate and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Services and Technology Teams
  • Lead the integration of new products into the daily operations cycle
  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of analysts located across different geographical locations in the Americas, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Mathematics, Economics, IT Finance disciplines
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in a financial services or analytics role, with a preference for experience working within the fixed income domain
  • In-depth understanding of financial markets, asset classes and company fundamentals
  • Candidates will have demonstrated experience in managing a team of analysts and a track record of motivating and developing team members effectively
  • Proficient in Microsoft products, particularly excel, with advanced analytical capabilities
  • Strong Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to address complex, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively

Nice to have

Experience in databases (SQL) as well as programming languages such as Python and VBA would be beneficial

What we offer

  • 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

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