Index Analyst

Posted 15 April by eFinancialCareers
Competitive salary
Exeter , Devon
Permanent, full-time
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FTSE RUSSELL is a fast growing, high profile independent company owned by the Financial Times (Pearson plc) and the London Stock Exchange. Its sole business is the creation and management of index benchmarks and associated data services.

FTSE RUSSELL's mission is to provide investment professionals globally with the best index solutions, with the objective of becoming the world's leading index provider. Growing at over 20% p.a., and working closely with the world's largest asset owners, consultants, fund managers, investment banks and exchanges; FTSE RUSSELL has a strong track record in the delivery of innovative and custom index solutions. It has already established partnership arrangements with many of the world's leading exchanges; and with a wide variety of asset class specialists. It offers index solutions across multiple asset classes and has introduced new concepts such as fundamentally weighed indices. In cooperation with Dow Jones (an index competitor), it has established a globally recognized industry classification standard for all equity instruments.

FTSE RUSSELL has operational hubs in London, New York and Hong Kong; and offices in Tokyo, Sydney, San Francisco, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid and Milan. Through its joint venture, it has a presence in Beijing and Shanghai. FTSE RUSSELL employs 300 people worldwide.

The Business Need

Reporting to the EMEA Index Management Head in London, this role will be a member of the EMEA Index Management team whose principal tasks will be to assist monitor, maintain and effectively manage the data and research required to calculate FTSE RUSSELL Indices.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure data quality within FTSE RUSSELL Indices in accordance with index methodologies by conduction of daily reconciliation of all data elements.
  • Perform end of day index calculations for all EMEA and Global indices, ensure accuracy and distribute data in accordance with service level agreements.
  • Price reconciliations and validation of components in the indices.
  • Provide assistance with the management of the live index environment, including the real time index calculations, real time price feeds and real time index dissemination to the global markets.
  • Assist in the compilation and daily maintenance of the FTSE RUSSELL universe product by screening inbound data sources and actively researching data discrepancies.
  • Actively research and monitor corporate actions and events of companies in the EMEA regions.
Qualifications/Experience

It is expected with supervision, the candidate will be able to deliver each of the key objectives of the role identified above, working to strict deadlines and to the highest degree of accuracy. Following are the qualifications / experience required for potential candidates:
  • Previous Index Management experience within an Index or Data management company
  • Detailed understanding of Corporate Actions processing preferable
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance or Economics or equivalent financial qualification. Knowledge of equity markets a plus.
  • The ability to adhere to strict deadlines and manage large amounts of data effectively in a pressured environment.
  • Proficient with using Microsoft Excel - intermediate level
  • Some background in SQL helpful but not necessary.
Type of Person
  • Highly organized.
  • Motivated self-starter with a high attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.


General
  • Comfortable with shifts and late hours.
  • Good Team player.
  • Fast learner with a strong interest in financial markets.
  • Flexibility to learn in an ever-changing environment.
  • Familiarity with Reuters/ Refinitiv and Bloomberg data applications desirable.
DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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