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About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

**The** **Role:** The Graduate Associate will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of S&P Dow Jones and iBoxx indices. Your skills in Data Management will be important in researching a wide range of datasets for Fixed Income securities to then be used for index management and maintenance. Your role is key in maintaining index integrity and compliance with methodologies, providing valuable insights to clients globally.

**The Team:** The Fixed Income Operations Team within the Global Index Management & Production Group (“IMPG”). The team is responsible for the calculation, maintenance and dissemination of S&P and iBoxx-branded indices globally.

**The Impact:** The Graduate Associate will have the opportunity to work with data from a wide range of fixed income securities across global markets and must ensure quality, accuracy and timely delivery of these data points to internal stakeholders and external clients.

**What’s in it for you:** This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the financial data industry, where you will collaborate with a team of experts in Data Management, ESG, Fixed Income, and Index Management. You will gain exposure to a broad range of securities and index concepts while collaborating with global stakeholders, which will enhance your professional network.

Additionally, you will contribute to the reputation and integrity of S&P Dow Jones Indices, all while developing your analytical and technical skills through access to advanced data management tools and methodologies.

An exciting opportunity to join a leading index provider and work with a global team of experts in the field of fixed income. The role will allow you to build your skill set, collaborate with global stakeholders and enhance your professional network and contribute to the reputation and integrity of the S&P Dow Jones indices.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage and analyze a wide range of data sets for Fixed income securities – such as security Reference data, Corporate actions, ESG data and others - to ensure data quality, accuracy, and timely delivery for index production and maintenance.

+ Conduct data quality checks, implement validation and verification processes, and maintain high standards of data quality.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders and index managers to understand data requirements and ensure indices comply with their methodologies and objectives.

+ Assist with detailed analysis of recommended data changes to the relevant index committees for review and decision making.

+ Assist with user acceptance testing and help implement improvements to the Fixed Income Data technology toolkit to enable operational efficiencies and best practices for the data management team.

+ Assist with onboarding of new data feeds and/or datasets, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.

+ Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and other factors affecting the Fixed Income markets and ESG trends.

+ Assist in preparing reports and presentations related to Fixed income data analysis for internal and external clients.

+ Provide timely and accurate responses to enquiries from clients via internal functions such as Client and Index Services.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.

+ Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.

+ A foundational understanding of fixed income securities, reference data, and market practices.

+ Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge in your work.

+ Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.

+ Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong listening techniques and the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

+ Problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.

Additional, preferred qualifications and experience:

+ Familiarity with SQL and Python would be an advantage.

+ Any professional experience (e.g. internships) working with financial data, especially within the fixed income domain would be an advantage.

About S&P Global** **Dow Jones Indic** **e** **s

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, 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.

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), OPRTON203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)

**Job ID:** 320165

**Posted On:** 2025-10-13

**Location:** New York, New York, United States