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 organization, JV board, and multiple stakeholders

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $255,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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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