Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio

Global Head of Index Build Technology PortfolioIn order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Join to apply for the Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio role at S&P Global.OverviewWe are seeking a transformative technology leader to serve as the Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio. This senior leadership role is 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.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and evangelize a long‑term technical strategy to modernize the entire index creation, calculation, and rebalancing ecosystem.Lead Platform Re‑architecture: Spearhead the greenfield re‑design and automation of the end‑to‑end index lifecycle. Build 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. Mentor 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.Champion Modern Technology: Drive 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 For15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity (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 ExpertiseDeep expertise in cloud architecture on either AWS or Google Cloud Platform. Fluency in designing systems using services such as Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), serverless functions (Lambda/Cloud Functions), streaming data platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and scalable databases.Strong command of distributed system principles and architecture patterns.A firm grasp of SRE principles and experience building highly reliable and observable systems.Leadership & Business AcumenAn 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(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 will be based on geographic location and experience level. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. The 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. xpwpeyx Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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.