About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

Job Description: Senior Python Developer with Index Finance Expertise

Part 1: Coding Expertise

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with extensive experience in building and maintaining complex financial systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software development, data processing, and automation. Key responsibilities and requirements include:

Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and optimize Python-based financial tools and systems.

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for data processing, reporting, and automation.

- Implement robust error-handling mechanisms and logging for large-scale data operations.

- Work with libraries such as `pandas`, `numpy`, and `selenium` for data manipulation and automation.

- Design and implement modular, reusable, and scalable code structures.

- Integrate with APIs, databases, and file systems for data extraction and processing.

- Debug, test, and optimize existing code to ensure high performance and reliability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Requirements:

- Proficiency in Python and VBA, with a focus on data processing and automation.

- Strong experience with libraries like `pandas`, `numpy`, and `selenium`.

- Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.

- Experience with version control systems like Git.

- Knowledge of working with large datasets, including data cleaning, merging, and transformation.

- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.

- Experience with tools like PyCharm or similar IDEs.

- Familiarity with error handling, logging, and debugging in Python.

- Knowledge of working with file systems, including CSV, Excel, and other data formats.

Part 2: Index Finance Knowledge

In addition to technical expertise, the candidate must have a strong understanding of index finance and financial data management. Key responsibilities and requirements include:

Responsibilities:

- Work with financial indices, including their construction, maintenance, and rebalancing.

- Analyze and process financial data, including stock attributes, market caps, and index weights.

- Implement and automate index-related calculations, such as IWF adjustments, share set management, and rebalance events.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of index-related reports.

- Handle corporate actions, such as stock splits, spin-offs, and special dividends, and their impact on indices.

- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and index methodologies.

Requirements:

Financial knowledge:

• Basic understanding of index finance, including index construction, rebalancing, and corporate actions.
• Familiarity with financial datasets, including stock keys, ISINs, RICs, and SEDOLs.
• Knowledge of financial concepts like market cap, IWF (Investable Weight Factor), and share adjustments.
• Ability to interpret and implement index methodologies and rules.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in handling financial data.
• Understanding of financial instruments such as stocks, indices, and market events.
• Familiarity with concepts like market capitalization, share adjustments, and index rebalancing.
• Knowledge of corporate actions (e.g., stock splits, dividends, spin-offs).
• Understanding of index rules, membership changes, and calculations.

Fast Learning Ability:

• Proven ability to quickly grasp complex financial concepts and apply them in a technical context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and process index-related data.
• Ability to work with domain experts to understand and implement index methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in index management or financial data processing.

- Familiarity with automation tools (Python, VBA, Power Automate etc.) and frameworks for financial reporting.

- Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of index finance. If you are passionate about building robust financial systems and have a strong grasp of index methodologies, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. 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.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

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

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), ANLYTC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 314579
Posted On: 2025-04-15
Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000