Global Head Of Index Build Technology Portfolio

S&P Global

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; bonus: annual incentiv...
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15+ years software engineering experience
7+ years senior leadership capacity
Low-latency high-throughput distributed systems
** S&P Global is seeking a Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio to lead the modernization and automation of the technology platform that supports the S&P Dow Jones Indices business. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, with a focus on building scalable, resilient systems that drive innovation and meet client needs. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for re-imagining and rebuilding the entire technology platform that powers the S&P Dow Jones Indices business.
  • The successful candidate will lead a greenfield re-design of the end-to-end index lifecycle using cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and serverless functions.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in designing low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems with a background in quantitative finance or market data distribution.

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** S&P Global is seeking a Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio to lead the modernization and automation of the technology platform that supports the S&P Dow Jones Indices business. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, with a focus on building scalable, resilient systems that drive innovation and meet client needs. **

Salary

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; Bonus: Annual incentive plan eligible; Benefits: Health care, flexible downtime, retirement planning, family perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years senior leadership capacity
  • Low-latency high-throughput distributed systems
  • Cloud architecture AWS or Google Cloud Platform
  • Kubernetes serverless streaming data technologies
  • SRE principles and observability
  • High-frequency trading or index construction experience

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on mentorship to senior engineers
  • Strong product mindset for business outcomes
  • Experience with multi-year platform modernization
  • Ability to engage strategic clients directly
  • Culture of innovation and continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Direct experience in high-frequency trading or index construction
  • Proven track record of leading complex platform modernization
  • Deep expertise in AWS or GCP cloud architecture

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