Fixed Income Index Analyst
London Stock Exchange Group
Exeter, United Kingdom
Permanent
Full time
Competitive
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $17.9 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group and 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.
Role
Purpose
The Fixed Income Index Analyst supports the management of indexes. This entails monitoring, reviewing, and recreating the indexes, and conducting root cause and impact analysis should it be required.
Role Responsibilities
* Builds knowledge of indexes, gauging levels of complexity and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of how the market operates (e.g. cycles and terminology).
* Understands and appropriately applies Index Management policies, procedures and controls, challenging policies to ensure relevance based on real-world events and recommending changes where vital.
* Reviews and recreates more complex indexes, advising and updating relevant teams of appropriate changes (e.g. processes, data).
* Analyses markets and data to understand the root cause of changes to indexes.
* Conducts impact analysis on changes affecting, and caused by, indexes and communicates the impact to internal and external collaborators.
* Provides advice and mentorship to internal partners in Data Management and across the organisation on specialist indexes.
* Collaborates with relevant teams to prevent future incidents and recommends index changes where required.
* Develops knowledge in specific indexes, maintaining an understanding of how changes in the market affect indexes.
* Communicates market and index changes to clients, indicating the cause and effect of the change.
* Maintains the integrity and accuracy of indexes, and reviews data to ensure completeness, authenticity, accuracy and timeliness.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or equivalent
* Some related business experience
* Previous experience in an index-related role desirable but not essential as full training provided
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you\'re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we\'d love to hear from you.
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