Global Head Of Index Build Technology Portfolio

S&P Global

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; bonus/equity: annual i...
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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, a senior leadership role focused on modernizing the technology platform for S&P Dow Jones Indices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, particularly in low-latency systems and high-frequency trading

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 world-class team in developing a highly scalable, automated, and resilient platform using modern cloud-native technologies.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of leading complex, multi-year platform modernization initiatives from concept to completion.

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S&P Global is seeking a Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio, a senior leadership role focused on modernizing the technology platform for S&P Dow Jones Indices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, particularly in low-latency systems and high-frequency trading.

Salary

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive plan eligible; Benefits: Health care, flexible time off, retirement planning, student loan contribution

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 operational observability
  • High-frequency trading quantitative finance experience

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on mentorship to senior engineers
  • Strong product mindset driving business outcomes
  • Experience with greenfield platform redesign
  • Ability to engage strategic clients directly
  • Culture of innovation and continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years in Director Sr. Director VP roles
  • Deep expertise in AWS or GCP cloud architecture
  • Direct experience in HFT or market data distribution
  • Proven success in large-scale index construction

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