Associate Director, Client Solutions Group, Americas

Associate Director, Client Solutions Group

The team is seeking an Associate Director, Client Solutions Group to join our Commercial team at S&P Dow Jones Indices. You will focus on executing strategies that enhance the adoption of S&P DJI's index-linked products. You will drive revenue growth through strategic engagement with asset management, wealth management and institutional clients across your region and provide support to senior members of the team for territory management. You will be part of a dynamic team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, while building robust client relationships that align with our organizational goals. You are a proven financial sales professional with experience and contacts in wealth and investment management. You have working knowledge ofand prior experience in, index-based investing, ETFs, SMA and fund distribution. You have a passion for delivering client centric business models, and driving adoption of index-based solutions. You will work together with Directors and Senior Directors to support and drive post-license flows into S&P DJI index-based solutions.

Responsibilities and impact : You will report directly to the Head of Client Solutions Group, Americas. You will be responsible for regional initiatives that maximize product utilization and facilitate asset growth, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our clients. You will work closely with all parts of the S&P DJI organization, including Client Coverage, Product, Marketing, etc. You will be an ambassador for S&P DJI and cultivate a high-performance culture of client-centrism, disciplined execution, collaboration, innovation, and integrity. This role is expected to interact withand form, long standing relationships with centers of influence at asset management and wealth management firms in America. Responsible for commercial growth of S&P Dow Jones Indices in Direct Indexing and Model portfolios including influencing flows, strategic partnering, business development, and subject matter expertise. Work autonomously and collaboratively to drive index-based solutions adoption across various financial services channels with a focus on wealth. Deliver a clearly differentiated, competitive position for S&P DJI. Maintain awareness of competitor strengths and weakness and uncover opportunities to gain market share. Strategically partner with distribution partners to develop, implement and support a diverse set of index solutions. Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SPDJI indices. Provide thought leadership and educational presentations internally and externally. Partner with S&P DJI commercial and product teams to develop and cultivate a pipeline of contacts. Build strong relationships internally, liaising with Sales, Client Service, IIS, Marketing, and Product teams to support new and existing client initiatives. Drive business development across your region and support of the commercial strategy across asset and wealth managers. Some travel across your North America region is required for this role (approximately 25% of the time). Support the go to market strategy, maintain goal tracking, reporting and communication.

Compensation / Benefits Information : (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $102,387 to $165,000. 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please visit spgbenefits.com / benefit-summaries .

What We're Looking For : Basic required qualifications : Demonstrate advanced knowledge of direct indexing / personalized indexing, index-based investing and model portfolio competitive landscape. Familiarity and prior experience supporting Unified and Separate Managed Accounts (UMA / SMA), Model Portfolios, Investment Advisory Solutions platforms and RIA channel advisors. Outstanding communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts in concise and compelling fashion. Proven track record of working collaboratively cross-functionally within a matrix / dotted line structure. Proven track record raising capital and driving sales goals via consultative sales tactics. Self-motivated, curious and passionate about empowering those around them. Additional preferred qualifications : Undergraduate degree required; CFA and / or MBA preferred (or progress to). Min 5 years in financial services, ideally with experience in : sales, portfolio strategy, investment advisory, investment consulting, with asset management of wealth. Effective in networking with financial advisors across multiple channels. Prior experience with analytical tools including Zephyr / PSN, FactSet, CIQ Pro, Aladdin, Morningstar, SPICE, Salesforce, advanced excel skill. Dynamic, self-motivated team player with experience in consultative sales roles.

Right to Work Requirements : This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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Benefits : We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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- class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit spgbenefits.com / benefit-summaries .

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