MerQube is hiring a
Index Operations Senior Analyst in United States

Summary

The job description is for an Index Operations Senior Analyst position at MerQube, a fintech firm specializing in indexing and rules-based investing. The role involves managing data processes, conducting research on corporate actions, launching and maintaining indices, quality checks, reviewing methodologies, automating processes, supporting operations across asset classes, providing client support, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and end-of-day checks.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial market data and news, with a willingness to learn more and develop further
• Strong understanding of financial data sets and applications like FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, and Bloomberg
• Expert in researching corporate action details and their impact on indices, with a desire to deepen this knowledge
• Knowledge of financial benchmarks, ETFs, index methodologies, and rebalances, with the ability to grasp concepts ranging from basic to more complex
• Experienced in process improvement initiatives, with the ability to contribute to writing requirements for engineering
• Exposure to customer support roles, including internal customer support, and a willingness to further develop these skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, or currently pursuing such a degree
• Basic knowledge of SQL and Python, with the ability to learn and apply these skills in a professional setting
• Awareness of Benchmark Regulations and IOSCO principles, with a willingness to gain further understanding in these areas

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing processes for handling incoming financial data, including analysis and validation
• Identify and investigate potential errors in incoming data, liaising with data vendors as needed
• Conduct research on corporate actions like Mergers & Acquisitions, Spin Offs, and Rights Issues for index application
• Aid in the launch and maintenance of new client and MerQube branded indices
• Conduct rigorous quality checks prior to index launch, ensuring meticulous adherence to agreed-upon methodologies and regulatory guidelines, and proactively identify opportunities for enhancement and innovation
• Assist in reviewing index methodologies, benchmarks, and compliance statements
• Contribute to automating processes, including validating financial data
• Support operations across asset classes such as equity, fixed income, derivatives, and commodities
• Provide client support regarding index data and calculations
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Help perform end-of-day checks to maintain data quality before index dissemination
• Assist in screening rebalancing requirements and implementation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Stellar full-time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work remotely
• Community-first environment (we want your colleagues to be your friends!)
• Focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
• PTO, holiday, and sick time