Equities & Digital Assets R&D Analyst, Index Design
Core
Research, design, and analysis of differentiated index solutions for equities and digital assets, translating client needs into systematic index concepts.
Role type
Senior IC quantitative analyst (index design)
Builds
Robust, scalable index strategies and analytical workflows for the DeFi and equity ecosystems
Domain
Financial services, index design, digital assets (DeFi)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Equity markets knowledge, portfolio construction, factor investing, financial theory, Python programming, quantitative analysis, back-testing, data validation, documentation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in finance/economics/math/engineering/CS, CFA charter or progress
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Translate investment objectives and client needs into testable index design concepts; Access, clean, transform, and validate complex equity and market datasets; Develop and run backtests and sensitivity analysis to assess index concepts; Build robust, repeatable analytical workflows and tools; Support methodology drafting, documentation, and governance processes for index approval; Prepare analysis, charts, and presentation materials for stakeholders and thought leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC