S&P Dow Jones Indices
Financial Services
Lead,IndexEngineer(QuantitativeDevelopment)
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“Lead, Index Engineer (Quantitative Development) at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Skills: Index Engineering, Quantitative Development, Python. Develop calculation prototypes. Develop test cases”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful product delivery; Contributes to SPDJI’s mission; Contributes to market strategy; Contributes to revenue goal; Expand capabilities to serve investment communities; Serve investment communities with speed and quality
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities
Must be able to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision, Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner, Right to work in the United States, Attend at least one in-person interview
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in math, finance or other related quantitative discipline, Knowledge of fixed income and other asset classes, including equities, FX and commodities, Knowledge of index construction process and methodologies, including back-testing and optimization, Experience with an asset management context, Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, Advanced skills in Excel, Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal direction or supervision, High level of attention to detail, focusing on the quality of projects, Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities to solve original, non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to coordinate with clients and colleagues globally, 6-8+ years of professional experience in indices or similar role
Nice to Have
Strength in quantitative analysis including optimization, Advanced technical ability with Python
What You'll Do.
Develop calculation prototypes
Perform test calculations
Reconcile results with clients
Create index methodologies
Review index methodologies
Provide compliance guidance
Support operation team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interfacing with clients; Interfacing with internal stakeholders; Coordinate with clients and colleagues globally; Work with a highly collaborate and creative global team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Work independently on multiple projects
Full Job Description
# **About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 12 **The Team:** **The Index Engineering team is responsible for prototyping, building, and launching indices across various asset classes. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of the index development process as well as interfacing with clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.** * **This role provides an opportunity to understand and implement cutting edge index products.** * **This role will offer the opportunity to connect with stakeholders from all aspects of SPDJI’s business and a direct connection to a wide variety of client and product types.** * **This role allows to work with a highly collaborate and creative global team of financial engineers for continuous learning and person growing.** **Responsibilities and Impact:** _Index Engineering is a global team responsible for developing and launching indices at S &P Dow Jones Indices. This role encompasses full lifecycle of index development and suits an individual who is highly analytical, creative and possesses an attention to detail._ _The key responsibilities include:_ * Develop calculation prototypes and test cases for new indices. * Perform test calculations and reconciliation of the results with clients. * Analyze, develop, and implement indices onto our strategic python-based platform. * Create and review index methodologies. * Understand the industry & regulation; provide compliance guidance to clients. * Support operation team in launching, ongoing delivery and overall quality of service. Each index built and launched by the team contributes to SPDJI’s mission, market strategy and revenue goal directly. Innovative solutions designed and engineered by the team continuously expand capabilities to serve the investment communities with speed and quality. **Compensation/Benefits Information:** (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for thi
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