Head of Fixed Income, Product Management

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 14
**The Role**: Team Lead, Product Management
**The Impact**:
S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Team Lead to join our Product Management organization. As Head of the Fixed Income Indices team, you will take the reins in shaping the future of S&P's global Fixed Income indices, including our industry-leading bond, loan, and municipal bond indices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of FICC Products, your role will be instrumental in driving product innovation and enhancing our market presence while aligning with client needs to maximize adoption.
We are seeking a high-energy, dynamic self-starter ready to lead the charge in expanding the market share of the iBoxx and S&P Bond and Loan index business amidst fierce competition. As a go-getter, you will also play a pivotal role in developing new fixed income asset classes for our index portfolio. If you're passionate about turning challenges into opportunities, have the initiative to act decisively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an iconic leading benchmark provider, bringing independent, transparent, innovative index solutions to the global investment community.
Key Responsibilities
**Strategic Vision**: Craft and execute a robust multi-year product strategy to achieve transformative financial and strategic objectives for the S&P Fixed Income indices.
**Leadership**: Inspire and lead a dynamic global team of 10+ Product Managers to deliver high-quality index solutions, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture with a strong sense of urgency.
**Market Insight**: Engage proactively with industry participants and conduct market analysis to unearth trends and opportunities in the Fixed Income landscape.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Work closely with stakeholders across functions and divisions to drive new product development and improvements.
**Client Engagement**: Cultivate strong relationships with key contacts at the largest ETF providers, leading buy and sell-side firms, asset managers, and asset owners worldwide.
**Revenue Growth**: Partner with the Commercial team to build a robust growth pipeline, supporting Sales Coverage in executing on go-to-market strategies.
**Innovative Solutions**: Develop unique products and solutions that unlock new opportunities and set us apart from competitors.
**Thought Leadership**: Elevate product awareness by presenting at client conferences, leading webinars, and publishing insightful blogs and white papers.
**Execution**: Create clear measures of success that correspond to product goals, communicate progress across the Product team, group, function, and division, and ensure an ongoing understanding of impact.
**What we are looking for**:
**Qualifications**:
Advanced degree, MBA or equivalent experience required.
12-15+ years of experience in Product Management roles.
5+ years of successfully delivering business solutions on an aggressive schedule and/or technology related experience.
Transformative leadership capabilities, a knack for identifying opportunities, and a proven track record in execution.
Exceptional communication skills, proficiency in market analysis, and product development are essential.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate challenges while maintaining strategic focus are key.
**Critical experiences**:
Previous experience in product leadership positions with proven record of successfully managing product portfolios
Proven experience in managing full product lifecycle, from research and concept to release and distribution to customers, and future evolution in a scaled environment
Demonstrated experience championing organizational change initiatives - model right behaviors, create a shared sense of purpose, leadership, and accountability
Demonstrated cross-cultural and cross-functional effectiveness - experience managing and collaborating with multiple teams, coordinating across different cross-functional initiatives and reaching consensus with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills in a team setting including extended teams without having formal organizational hierarchy
**Critical leadership competencies**:
Demonstrated ability to empower individuals and teams to work autonomously to deliver great value to customers
Results driven leader - owns partnerships as key enablers to deliver business objectives
Ability to cultivate strong relationships, communicate with senior leaders and effectively navigate the organization
Ability to make sound decisions quickly in a fast-paced setting
Change leadership skills including the ability to create an inclusive environment, manage conflicts
Strong presentation, strategic thinking, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Outstanding leadership presence and can coach and inspire others to excel in their role and career
Ability to navigate the complexities of a matrix organiz