Index Research Analyst

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About VettaFi

VettaFi was created by unifying complementary businesses who shared a vision for client success, the value of relationships, and the importance of data. Brands such as ETF Trends, ETF Database, Alerian, and S-Network Global Indexes merged to form VettaFi in 2022. Together, we are dedicated to providing insights and specialized services that help asset managers and investors engage, grow, and thrive. VettaFi LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Limited (TMX Group).

Position Overview

VettaFi is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Index Research Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a key player in our global index operations, you will be responsible for researching corporate actions and ensuring the timely and accurate calculation, implementation, and dissemination of our global index products. Your work will directly support VettaFi’s diverse client base, helping them launch and manage innovative financial products, both exchange-traded and non-exchange-traded.
This role serves as an excellent opportunity for career growth, offering exposure to VettaFi’s broader teams following successful completion of an intensive training and integration process.

Reports to: Manager, Index Production

Key Responsibilities:

• Index Portfolio Management: Oversee and maintain a portfolio of global indexes across various markets, industries, and client needs, ensuring optimal functionality and relevance.

• Index Calculation & Dissemination: Validate daily index calculations and the timely dissemination of data, adhering to our proprietary index methodology guidelines through VettaFi’s advanced index platform.

• Quality Assurance: Perform comprehensive QA processes, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data related to index calculations, corporate actions, and other index-related information.

• Corporate Action Research: Research and monitor global corporate actions, leveraging internal and external datasets to guarantee precise action details and impact assessments.

• Impact Analysis: Analyze corporate action events, ensuring that their implementation aligns with index methodology guidelines, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Data Feed Monitoring: Track and validate key data feeds (corporate actions, FX rates, exchange prices, etc.) to ensure ongoing data accuracy.

• Client Reporting: Create and distribute regular index statistics, factsheets, presentations, and other materials for clients, showcasing key performance indicators and insights.

• Custom Reporting: Design and implement automated custom reports for index licensees, delivering actionable insights tailored to their needs.

• Client Support: Provide timely and thorough responses to a range of index-related client inquiries, from corporate actions to statistical analysis and marketing collateral.

Must haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Relevant Experience: Proven experience in financial indexing, structured products, portfolio analysis, or research.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel; ability to design, manipulate, and maintain large datasets with precision.

• Financial Knowledge: Strong understanding of portfolio theory, multi-asset allocation models, and financial/portfolio mathematics.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify issues, analyze data, synthesize information, and provide actionable recommendations.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, prioritization, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadline