Description
The Assistant Manager – Equities Index Data plays a pivotal role in supporting global index data operations across multiple asset classes, predominantly Equity.
This role ensures operational continuity, data integrity, and strategic alignment across global teams.
The Assistant Manager will lead key initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to product innovation, client engagement, and vendor management.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor a team in Bangalore to ensure consistent delivery and adherence to FTSE Russell standards.
- Support the Manager in driving operational excellence, cross-regional collaboration, and performance tracking.
- Lead daily operations related to index data validation, updates, and maintenance across global indices.
- Oversee research and validation of core index attributes including Free Float, Voting Rights, NICB, and Country Classification.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to index datasets during quarterly reviews, rebalances, and reconstitutions, and maintain SQL databases and reporting tools, incorporating corporate actions and market events.
- Collaborate on new index product development by identifying relevant data points, historical datasets, and designing scalable data pipelines.
- Support automation initiatives using Power BI, Power Automate, and SQL to enhance data quality and reduce manual effort.
- Contribute to AI-based research tools and workflow automation projects in partnership with internal tech teams.
- Assist in vendor onboarding and evaluation, conducting due diligence on coverage, quality, SLAs, and alignment with FTSE Russell’s standards.
- Perform multi-vendor comparisons and feasibility testing to support strategic data sourcing decisions.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including Index Management, Policy, and Delivery teams to ensure smooth review cycles and data alignment.
- Handle post-review client queries and provide clear, data-driven explanations for index decisions.
- Ensure compliance with global data governance and business continuity standards and support enterprise risk and resilience initiatives in collaboration with the Manager.
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of experience in capital market or financial data management, preferably in index operations or asset management domains.
- Strong understanding of equity markets, index construction, and corporate actions.
- Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and automation tools; experience with AWS or BAW is a plus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Retirement planning
- Paid volunteering days
- Wellbeing initiatives