Index Manager

The Impact: The person is responsible for managing a wide range of custom complex indices. He/she will ensure that the indices are managed in accordance with their methodology, perform routine analysis and assist to implement the strategies with a standard of quality.

Whats in it for you: An exciting new opportunity to join a leading index provider, build your skill set, and grow with the team. As an Index Manager, you will be responsible for a group of indices, across global markets, that adopt complex index strategies to achieve their objective. The Index Manager must be able to analyze and implement complex index methodology and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a large amount of complex index models, code, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of real-time and end-of-day index data to clients and end users.
• Ensure that corporate actions of constituents in each assigned index are correctly applied in the SPDJI proprietary system in accordance with index rules.
• Interpreting complex index methodology and adjusting the data in our calculation system to conform to the rules of the index.
• Perform index rebalances by interpreting index methodology, running models and research for adds/drops, implementing changes, and communicating these appropriately to clients, all with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Assist in implementing the index into the proprietary platform and coding for ad-hoc projects, demonstrating adaptability to new technologies and platforms.
• Manage and nurture key relationships with teams within the department and across various departments, particularly Product Management, Client Coverage, Index Engineering, and IT Support.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects within the deadlines and handle requirements gathering, analytical thinking, compilation of data, and documentation.
• Participate in index committees and present original, non-routine analyses to support the indices under your management.

• Bachelors degree in a related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance or a related field, advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Candidates pursuing financial certification like CFA, FRM, CQF are preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative modeling, financial research, index management and production or data analysis. Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve problems in a timely and insightful manner.
• Comfortable to work with large datasets and code in various programming languages such as Python, or SQL
• Quickly grasp index knowledge and learn S&P DJIs proprietary systems.
• A solid understanding of global financial markets across different asset classes and an awareness of market events
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision.
• Knowledge of data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and analytical platforms
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex or unfamiliar concepts in simple terms.