Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio

Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio

We are seeking a transformative technology leader to serve as the Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio. This senior leadership role is responsible for re‑imagining and rebuilding the entire technology platform that powers the S&P Dow Jones Indices business. You will own the vision, strategy, and execution for the full index lifecycle—from initial research and prototyping to high‑frequency calculation and global launch.

Your mission is to build a highly scalable, automated, and resilient platform that enables SPDJI to dramatically accelerate its pace of innovation and expand its business into new markets and asset classes.

• Develop Technical Vision & Strategy:
  Define and evangelize a long‑term technical strategy to modernize the entire index creation, calculation, and rebalancing ecosystem. Your vision will directly enable the growth of the index business.
• Lead Platform Re‑architecture:
  Spearhead the greenfield re‑design and automation of the end‑to‑end index lifecycle. This includes building common, reusable services for prototyping, back‑testing, corporate action processing, and real‑time calculation.
• Drive Engineering Excellence:
  Foster a culture of high‑throughput, engineering excellence inspired by best practices at top technology firms. Implement rigorous standards for code quality, and operational observability.
• Build and Mentor a World‑Class Team:
  Attract, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent. You will be a hands‑on mentor to senior engineers and managers, guiding their careers and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Partner with Business & Product:
  Act as a senior technology partner to the heads of Product, Index Design & Research, and Operations. Work directly with our most strategic clients to understand their needs and translate complex business requirements into a concrete technical roadmap.
• Champion Modern Technology:
  Drive the adoption of a modern, cloud‑native technology stack (AWS/GCP), leveraging serverless containerization, and streaming data technologies to build a low‑latency, high‑availability platform.

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, Sr. Director, VP).
• Demonstrable experience in designing and operating low‑latency, high‑throughput distributed systems. Direct experience in high‑frequency trading (HFT), quantitative finance, market data distribution, or large‑scale index construction is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi‑year platform modernization and automation initiatives from concept to completion.

• Deep expertise in cloud architecture on either AWS or Google Cloud Platform. You should be fluent in designing systems using services like Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), serverless functions (Lambda/Cloud Functions), streaming data platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and scalable databases.
• Strong command of distributed systems principles and architecture patterns.
• A firm grasp of SRE principles and experience building highly reliable and observable systems.

• An exceptional ability to craft a compelling vision and inspire teams to execute on it.
• A keen eye for talent and a genuine passion for mentoring engineers and leaders.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineers and articulate strategy to executive‑level business stakeholders and clients.
• A strong product mindset with a history of building technology that drives tangible business outcomes.

(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,656 to $375,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive…