About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Site Operations Manager, Associate Director

The Team: This role will be part of the pioneering Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG) in Philippines.

What is in it for you?

• Together with Senior leaders in IMPG, the Associate Director will help build a team of highly motivated and competent ICAD Specialists and DX automation members.

• You will manage and participate in the daily operations as well as global projects.

• The Associate Director will be a key leader for the organization with responsibility to build out a new office location, take part in the daily ICAD production tasks, and supporting the DX team management

• Alongside senior leaders in IMPG, the Associate Director will play a pivotal role in building a team of highly motivated and skilled ICAD Specialists and DX automation members.

• Gain the opportunity to shape and develop a new office location from the ground up.

• Lead and participate in global projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Play a key role in overseeing daily ICAD production tasks, supporting DX team management, and driving innovation in automation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Associate Director, will oversee Makati office which will initially be comprised of individuals from two separate teams. The role will include recruiting, onboarding, and training of all individuals in the office, development of the office and the individuals working there, as well as taking part in production tasks rotations. The first two teams established in the Makita office will be the Index Calculation and Distribution Team (ICAD) and Data Excellence team (DX). ICAD members in Makita will report to an ICAD Team Lead and will be responsible for the real-time and end-of-day index calculation and distribution of indices in the APAC Region. DX members will focus on automating data management processes, designing and deploying Python/SQL/Power BI solutions, and executing operational tasks.  The Associate Director will take full responsibility for office operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion of tasks while fostering collaboration and professional growth within the teams.

Oversee the operational tasks for the ICAD and DX teams including but not limited to:

• Calculate S&P DJI branded indices on a daily-basis, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end user

• Run daily QA validations to the ensure accuracy and integrity of the index values distributed to clients

• Daily Monitoring of real-time calculation and distribution of global indices, investigating system alerts, price movements and index value changes where appropriate and resolving in a timely manner

• Monitor various underlying component indices for any updated values and recalculate where necessary, escalating to the respective Index Committee where dictated by S&P DJI policy

• Ensure ICAD and DX processes adhere to internal S&P policies & procedures, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements

• Work in close coordination with the technology and production support groups in order to further automate, enhance our system capabilities and troubleshoot production issues

• Manage and maintain key relationships with other groups within the department and across other departments, particularly Client Coverage, Index Services and IT Support

• Drive and participate in global DX projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation of automation tools and process enhancements

Responsible for the office’s development and performance including:

• Head count

• Hiring of new analysts

• Assessing bandwidth and capabilities

• Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation in automation and data management

• Training new team members

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Strong managerial skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams to success

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a financial services or analytics role (at an index provider would be beneficial)

• Strong understanding of financial markets, asset classes and company fundamentals

• Ability to work in and create a team environment and to assume responsibility, work with others and manage projects

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner

• Must be able to understand complex spreadsheet models and calculation algorithms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate work done by multiple people and / or groups

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent in Business, Mathematics, Economics, IT, or Finance preferred strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of analytical applications such as Excel and Access, and various data vendor tools including Refinitiv, FactSet and Capital IQ would be a plus

• Experience with Python, SQL, VBA and Microsoft Power Platform would be preferred, including coding/automating spreadsheet calculation model

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.