Index Product Developer
Core
Architect new rules-based investment strategies and custom benchmarks powering Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and structured products globally.
Role type
Index Product Developer
Builds
New index methodologies, rules, and custom benchmarks for ETPs and structured products
Domain
Capital markets, financial engineering, ETF ecosystem
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Index mechanics, portfolio construction, factor investing, corporate events handling, ETF landscape knowledge, Python, SQL, quantitative backtesting, methodology rulebook authoring
Preferred skills
Experience in thematic/factor/custom equity indices, client consultation for technical concepts
Technologies
Python, SQL, VettaFi data environment
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop bespoke index methodologies across multiple asset classes; Define rules for weighting algorithms, rebalancing schedules, and corporate action treatment; Act as technical subject matter expert during client consultations; Author clear and precise index methodology rulebooks; Manage product testing and validation process; Collaborate with internal teams to transition new indices into live daily calculation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC