Index Analyst

You will be part of the Index Custom Solutions and Alternatives Data Operations Team (ICSDOT), responsible for maintaining and calculating FTSE/FR and Custom Indices.

As an Index Analyst, you will maintain FTSE/FR and Custom Calculated ICW (Index, Constituent and Weightings) Content, researching stock and company information for assigned portfolios, including price validation, corporate actions, attribute assignments, and share/ownership research.

Responsibilities:

• Index construction and maintenance for FR/Custom Calculated, Thematic, capped, Smart, and ESG Indices
• Detailed understanding of the index rebalancing framework and capabilities
• Research and Analysis on Market-Driven Events impacting Index calculation
• Closely supervise and track announced corporate actions
• Research, verify, and accurately input dividends and corporate actions into proprietary databases
• Provide backup functions for other team members and perform assigned QA tasks
• Recommend methodology improvements in close consultation with clients and Index Managers
• Identify gaps and shortcomings in current processes and provide recommendations for improvement
• Alert internal and external clients when data issues are identified
• Participate in projects or initiatives supporting the onboarding of new business

Price Validation and Verifications

• Validate system-captured prices against multiple sources
• Resolve discrepancies under restrictive timelines
• Verify correctness for hundreds of securities across multiple markets
• Help test and implement major system and workflow improvements

Client Query Management

• Support client-facing organizations by responding to client coverage questions
• Develop user guides and documentation
• Assist with client communications
• Help clients understand analysis produced on their portfolios
• Provide timely updates, investigation, and resolution to clients

Communication Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate issues to the team and managers
• Actively contribute and lead training of other team members
• Promote a good partnership ethic across teams

Requirements:

• Demonstrable understanding of global financial markets
• Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Ability to work under exacting time constraints, multi-task, and prioritize workload
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Must be proficient in interpreting and analyzing corporate filings and related documents