Operations Specialist, Index Committee - S&P Dow Jones Indices

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

S&P DJI Index Governance, which oversees over 50 index committees. Index Committees operate as oversight and decision-making bodies in a fast-paced environment that values independence, global perspectives, equality, and respect. Committee chairpersons serve as critical bridges between the Index Committees and SPDJI's Governance framework, ensuring the integrity and quality of our benchmarks through collaborative decision-making processes.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Support Index Committee chairperson with comprehensive meeting preparation, documentation, and record-keeping to ensure seamless committee operations.
• Facilitate critical Index Committee processes including quarterly rebalancings, annual methodology reviews, index launches, compiling consultation results and methodology change implementations. 
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements through innovative use of technology and artificial intelligence tools. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and ensure timely delivery of committee-related deliverables.
• Adopt Index Governance policies and procedures as they relate to Index Committees, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Maintain detailed audit trails and documentation to support regulatory, compliance and internal governance requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of professional experience related to financial markets
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and meeting management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently upholding compliance and governance standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in meeting management tools and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Copilot or Facilitator
• Experience in workflow, process, or system improvement
• Proactive, with the ability to assume responsibility and strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to apply sound judgment and maintain confidentiality on a day-to-day basis

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in committee support, governance, or administrative coordination roles within financial services
• Proficient in artificial intelligence and automation tools
• Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, or best practices related to financial benchmarks
• Multi-lingual

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.

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