Pavel Vaynshtok is Managing Director and Global Head of Strategy Indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). Pavel oversees product pipeline and initiatives of transformational indexing areas such as Kensho (machine learning-based thematics), factors, dividends, and other innovative strategic and alternative beta families. He is responsible for the overall commercial success of S&P Strategy Indices globally.

Prior to joining S&P DJI, Pavel worked as Senior Fund Manager at ICMA-RC/Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, where he managed asset allocation strategies and conducted quantitative research. Previously, he served as Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at JPMorgan Investment Management, where he managed Behavioral Finance equity funds. Additionally, Pavel served as Head of Quantitative Research and Portfolio Manager at ING Investment Management, and he started his career at Andersen Consulting.

Pavel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in operations research from the Columbia University School of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School. Pavel is a CFA charterholder.