Senior Index Designer

Senior Index Structurer (Thematic Indices) you will be responsible to: 

• Drive innovation in thematic indices: Develop and identify compelling new thematic investment ideas aligned with structural trends and investor demand
• Champion thematic thought leadership: Act as a visible advocate for our thematic strategy through client content, external materials, and white papers.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to position indices with ETF issuers and investors globally
• Develop core products like our Blue-Chip & Benchmark Series with a focus on the strategic indices offering across Buy Side Institutional and Sell Side clients
• Perform day to day index design work, including data analysis, modelling and back testing, rules drafting, marketing material and operational handovers
• Research the Market to identify areas of growth across various types of tradable products
• Work with clients and partners to understand their requirements and develop customized index solutions (Thematic, ESG, Option based, others)
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding index structuring
• Act as a trusted partner to our clients – respond to client requests on rules, compositions, mechanisms, data providers etc.

Other Areas of Expertise

• Ensure consistency of internal databases, data quality checks when designing indices
• Drive operational works such as requesting ISIN codes, making data vendor announcements, liaising with the data providers (Bloomberg, Reuters and similar)
• Drive the modernization and optimization of index-related infrastructure and tools to enhance scalability and efficiency

Profile:

• Advanced Python - a must have
• Intermediate knowledge of database organization, data flows and SQL queries
• In-depth knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of market data sources (Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset)
• Hands-on approach and a self-starter with strong sense of ownership
• Customer-focused and commercially-driven
• English - full professional proficiency is required
• Team player with a dedication to deliver results of the highest quality

Qualifications

• Masters degree, preferably in mathematics, engineering or computer science with strong finance elements and business knowledge. Economics or finance degrees with strong quantitative elements, especially in data-related subjects and applied mathematics for portfolio management are welcome to apply also
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in indexation, portfolio construction, financial products development or trading
• Experience with portfolio construction, factor-based and risk models is a plus
• Experience with IT systems and operational processes
• Experience in sales and relationship management

Euronext Values

Unity

• We respect and value the people we work with

• We are unified through a common purpose

• We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

• We act with integrity in everything we do

• We don't hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

• We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

• We take smart risks

Energy

• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

• We focus on and encourage personal leadership

• We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

• We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

• We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.