S&P Global OPT Eligible Jobs USA
S&P Global hires OPT students across data science, software engineering, financial technology, and analytics roles. Known for structured early-career programs, it's a strong fit for F-1 graduates in quantitative and technology disciplines who want a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT.
See All S&P Global JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 70+ S&P Global OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 70+ S&P Global OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new S&P Global OPT Eligible Jobs USA.
Get Access To All JobsAssociate Director, Relationship Management – Global Strategic Accounts (Americas)
- New York, New York
- Sales
- 328006
Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 12
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Client Ownership
- Serve as the primary relationship lead for Global Strategic Accounts in the Americas, with a focus on the firm’s largest ETF client relationships using our index IP.
- Develop and execute long‑term account strategies aligned with client objectives, asset growth goals, and firm‑wide commercial priorities.
- Function as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including investment, product, and distribution leadership.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on ETF market trends, index-based product positioning, and ecosystem dynamics.
Tactical Quarterback & Execution Leadership
- Lead day-to-day coordination of active initiatives including:
- Product enhancements (methodology changes, communications, timelines, approvals).
- New product pitches and commercialization planning (concept shaping, differentiators, feasibility).
- Commercial reviews, pricing discussions, and contract renewals.
- Service requirements oversight (deliverables, SLAs/expectations, issue resolution, governance).
- Translate client needs into clear internal workplans, driving alignment on scope, milestones, owners, and decision points.
- Monitor client health, risks, and deliverables; ensure high-quality follow-through and documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement in how we serve the account (process, responsiveness, stakeholder alignment).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product, Research, and Index teams to translate client needs into executable product solutions.
- Collaborate with Pricing, Finance, and Legal on commercial structuring, contract negotiation, and governance requirements.
- Work with Operations, Technology, and Client Service to ensure high standards of service delivery and issue resolution.
- Ensure clear internal communication, crisp meeting management, and proactive escalation when needed to keep delivery on track.
Growth & Commercial Impact
- Identify opportunities to expand index usage, product breadth, and strategic partnership depth within existing accounts.
- Support new product pitches and RFP responses, including client presentations and senior level discussions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of competitive dynamics, regulatory considerations, and market trends affecting the ETF and index ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 6–10+ years of relevant experience in relationship management, sales, or client leadership roles within asset management, index providers, ETFs, or capital markets.
- Direct experience working with ETF issuers and a strong understanding of index based products and intellectual property.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, strategic client relationships at the most senior levels.
- Proven track record of leading cross functional initiatives and driving results in matrixed organizations.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, negotiations, and long‑term partnership structuring.
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and project leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA a plus.
Core Competencies
- Ecosystem fluency: deep understanding of ETF/index market dynamics and participants.
- Execution leadership: disciplined program/project “quarterbacking” with measurable outcomes.
- Client-first mindset: anticipates needs, builds trust, and drives responsiveness.
- Influence without authority: aligns and mobilizes internal teams to deliver.
- Judgment under ambiguity: balances speed, risk, and stakeholder needs effectively.
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 $145,000 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.
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 328006
Posted On: 2026-05-10
Location: New York, New York, United States
Associate Director, Relationship Management – Global Strategic Accounts (Americas)
- New York, New York
- Sales
- 328006
Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 12
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Client Ownership
- Serve as the primary relationship lead for Global Strategic Accounts in the Americas, with a focus on the firm’s largest ETF client relationships using our index IP.
- Develop and execute long‑term account strategies aligned with client objectives, asset growth goals, and firm‑wide commercial priorities.
- Function as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including investment, product, and distribution leadership.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on ETF market trends, index-based product positioning, and ecosystem dynamics.
Tactical Quarterback & Execution Leadership
- Lead day-to-day coordination of active initiatives including:
- Product enhancements (methodology changes, communications, timelines, approvals).
- New product pitches and commercialization planning (concept shaping, differentiators, feasibility).
- Commercial reviews, pricing discussions, and contract renewals.
- Service requirements oversight (deliverables, SLAs/expectations, issue resolution, governance).
- Translate client needs into clear internal workplans, driving alignment on scope, milestones, owners, and decision points.
- Monitor client health, risks, and deliverables; ensure high-quality follow-through and documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement in how we serve the account (process, responsiveness, stakeholder alignment).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product, Research, and Index teams to translate client needs into executable product solutions.
- Collaborate with Pricing, Finance, and Legal on commercial structuring, contract negotiation, and governance requirements.
- Work with Operations, Technology, and Client Service to ensure high standards of service delivery and issue resolution.
- Ensure clear internal communication, crisp meeting management, and proactive escalation when needed to keep delivery on track.
Growth & Commercial Impact
- Identify opportunities to expand index usage, product breadth, and strategic partnership depth within existing accounts.
- Support new product pitches and RFP responses, including client presentations and senior level discussions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of competitive dynamics, regulatory considerations, and market trends affecting the ETF and index ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 6–10+ years of relevant experience in relationship management, sales, or client leadership roles within asset management, index providers, ETFs, or capital markets.
- Direct experience working with ETF issuers and a strong understanding of index based products and intellectual property.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, strategic client relationships at the most senior levels.
- Proven track record of leading cross functional initiatives and driving results in matrixed organizations.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, negotiations, and long‑term partnership structuring.
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and project leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA a plus.
Core Competencies
- Ecosystem fluency: deep understanding of ETF/index market dynamics and participants.
- Execution leadership: disciplined program/project “quarterbacking” with measurable outcomes.
- Client-first mindset: anticipates needs, builds trust, and drives responsiveness.
- Influence without authority: aligns and mobilizes internal teams to deliver.
- Judgment under ambiguity: balances speed, risk, and stakeholder needs effectively.
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 $145,000 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.
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 328006
Posted On: 2026-05-10
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Roles at S&P Global
See all 70+ S&P Global Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new S&P Global roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding S&P Global OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Align your degree to S&P's technical roles
S&P Global's technology and data teams favor candidates whose degree field directly maps to the role. Review O*NET occupation profiles for your target job title and confirm your degree qualifies as a specialty occupation before applying, since a mismatch weakens your eventual H-1B case.
Target fintech and data engineering job postings
S&P Global consistently hires OPT students into quantitative finance, data engineering, and software development tracks. Filter your job search to these verticals rather than generalist business roles, which are less likely to support the specialty occupation standard you'll need for H-1B later.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting STEM roles
Your 24-month STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your S&P Global recruiter to confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've started. An employer that isn't enrolled can't support a STEM OPT extension, even if the role qualifies.
Use Migrate Mate to verify S&P Global's H-1B filing history
Before investing time in S&P Global's interview process, check Migrate Mate to review the company's H-1B filing history by role and department. This tells you which teams have actively sponsored work visas, so you can prioritize applications where the OPT-to-H-1B pathway has real precedent.
Time your application around S&P's campus recruiting cycle
S&P Global runs structured campus recruiting for summer internships and new graduate roles on a fixed annual timeline. Applications that arrive through these pipelines are reviewed earlier and move faster than open-market submissions, giving you more lead time before your OPT start date.
Get your wage benchmark ready before negotiating your offer
When S&P Global later files your H-1B LCA, DOL requires the offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run an OFLC Wage Search for your job title before negotiating, so your accepted salary doesn't create a compliance problem at the LCA stage.
S&P Global OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does S&P Global sponsor OPT visas?
S&P Global doesn't sponsor OPT directly, because OPT is work authorization issued by USCIS to the F-1 student, not a petition filed by the employer. What S&P Global does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD, and the company has a track record of later sponsoring H-1B visas for those employees.
Which departments at S&P Global typically hire OPT students?
Technology, data science, quantitative analytics, and software engineering are the departments where OPT students most commonly land roles at S&P Global. These teams work on financial data platforms, market intelligence tools, and risk modeling systems, all of which require the kind of specialized technical degrees that support a future specialty occupation determination.
How do I confirm that S&P Global will support my STEM OPT extension?
Ask your recruiter to confirm that the S&P Global legal entity hiring you is enrolled in E-Verify. STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify participation by the specific employer of record, so confirm this before signing your offer. Your DSO will also need a training plan signed by your S&P Global supervisor before USCIS approves the extension.
What is the typical timeline from OPT hire to H-1B sponsorship at S&P Global?
Most OPT employees who move to H-1B at S&P Global go through the annual H-1B lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. You'd typically need to be working at S&P Global by late fall of the prior year to be included in that cycle. Use Migrate Mate to see which S&P Global teams have filed H-1B petitions in recent years.
How do I stand out when applying to S&P Global as an OPT student?
Apply through S&P Global's campus recruiting pipeline rather than cold applications, since those roles are specifically designed for new graduates and move on a timeline that accommodates OPT start dates. Emphasize technical skills in your application materials that align with financial data systems or quantitative analysis, and be prepared to discuss your work authorization status and OPT end date upfront during screening.
How does S&P Global hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. S&P Global can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check S&P Global's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.