Job Description

We are seeking an Index Analyst to join our Index Rebalancing Team . This role is ideal for a technically strong candidate who has deep experience in Corporate Events with a broad range of esoteric predictions across the global and APAC markets. Ability to break down their ideas into different methodologies and translating them into code is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Building and maintaining prediction model infrastructure in Python/Excel for Indices

- Recommend and update changes in methodology and classification for Index Providers (Country / Sector Reclassification)

- Provide investment views based on Corporate Actions (Mergers / IPOs / Dual Listing etc)

- Maintain and manage upcoming trends in Index Tracking (i.e. New passive money trends)

- Investing and trading in global index rebalance strategies

- Communicating with industry and sell-side contacts

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3yrs experience in Index Research specifically Index Rebalance and Arbitrage strategies
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or similar
• MS or MBA in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or other quantitative fields a plus
• Strong quantitative training and modelling skills, demonstrated proficiency with Excel as well as a structured programming language such as VBA, SQL, Python
• Ability to perform data analysis with experience coding in Python preferred
• Demonstrated track record of ownership, leadership, high achievement and raising the standard of those around you
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively, handle multiple projects under tight deadlines, identify/ flag/resolve potential issues early on