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Index Design R&D Team Manager, Director

New York, New York; Virtual, New YorkFull-time$149k–$223k2026-10-25 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead a team of R&D experts to deliver high-quality index research, design, analysis, and scalable capabilities for Equities & Digital Assets value streams.

Role type

Senior IC people manager (R&D Team Manager)

Builds

Index concepts, scalable capabilities, and differentiated index solutions for clients

Domain

Financial markets, capital markets, index design, and wealth management

Required skills

R&D leadership, index design expertise, agile backlog management, technical coaching, stakeholder engagement, performance management

Preferred skills

MBA, CFA, PhD, advanced degree

Technologies

Agile methodologies, index design frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead conceptualization and design of new indices; hire, develop, and manage team members; own team backlog and translate priorities into executable work; act as technical escalation point; partner with Product and Commercial teams; drive adoption of operating standards and agile practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management