Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead

About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 14 The Role: Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead - Equities, S&P Dow Jones Indices The Location: London The Impact S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI) serves the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), exchange‑traded derivatives (ETDs), structured products, OTC instruments, and play a crucial role in the investment landscape. The Team The Product and Operations team oversees a diverse portfolio of index products—including iconic benchmarks like the S&P 500—setting strategic priorities that drive growth, innovation, and client value across S&P Dow Jones Indices. Within this organization, the Product Platforms Design team plays a central role in shaping user‑centered, scalable product platform experiences that power the full index lifecycle. We are a collaborative, forward‑looking team that blends product, design, and technology expertise to deliver intuitive, integrated solutions with measurable business impact. This role specifically leads the Equities Value Stream, which underpins S&P DJI’s equity index franchise, spanning large‑cap, mid‑cap, small‑cap, thematic, ESG, and custom equity dividend benchmarks. The team partners closely with Product, Technology, and Index Operations to optimize workflows, accelerate product delivery, and enhance transparency across the full equity index lifecycle. Responsibilities and Impact The Product Platforms Design Value Stream Lead for Equities drives the delivery of technology‑enabled product capabilities that enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and scalability across S&P DJI’s equity index platforms. The role is accountable for aligning design and delivery priorities across complex product ecosystems and ensuring that execution reflects the evolving needs of global equity markets. Key responsibilities include: Roadmap Ownership: Develop and communicate a technology‑related product roadmap for equity indices grounded in user journeys, operational efficiency, and scalability across all Equities portfolio. Execution Leadership: Manage program backlog and MVPs, ensuring alignment with Agile team planning and Definition of Ready/Done. Cross‑Functional Coordination: Align teams on priorities, manage dependencies, and maintain focus on outcomes across regions, asset classes, and systems, while partnering closely with other Value Stream Leads to ensure alignment and coordinated delivery. Team Development: Build and grow a high‑performing team that thrives on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Management: Engage strategically with partners and senior stakeholders across Product, Index Operations, and Technology to drive alignment, transparency, and timely decision‑making. Delivery Excellence: Monitor progress, validate features, lead demos, and proactively communicate risks, insights, and business value. This role has measurable impact on value creation, time‑to‑market reduction, and adoption of equity index products—ensuring S&P DJI maintains its leadership position across global equity markets. What We’re Looking For Basic Required Qualifications Proven experience leading product or program delivery within Agile and scaled Agile (SAFe) environments, including backlog management, and continuous delivery cycles. Strong product mindset focused on user value, business outcomes, and operational efficiency. Demonstrated experience in equity or financial data products, preferably within index, trading, or analytics environments. Ability to synthesize complex information and create clarity through structured communication. Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, prioritization, and value stream alignment. Skilled in stakeholder management, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration. Demonstrated leadership in building, coaching, and enabling high‑performing teams. Experience applying design thinking and data‑driven decision‑making to optimize product delivery and adoption. Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience in equity market structures, benchmarks, or investment analytics. Understanding of enterprise architecture, data workflows, and integration patterns supporting index production and distribution. Track record of driving organizational change and embedding Agile practices at scale. Global perspective with experience leading teams across multiple regions. Return to Work Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return‑to‑Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. #J-18808-Ljbffr