Index Research Associate/AVP

Global X, a New York-based sponsor of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), is seeking an Index Research Associate/AVP to join our Product team.

The Index Research Associate/AVP is expected to be an impactful contributor to the Product team across the firm’s ETF product range. The Index Research Associate/AVP will review existing ETF products and their respective indexes, evaluate new indexes for future ETF product development, monitor index provider processes, and develop a strong understanding of the ETF and index ecosystem to support multiple areas of the firm. The Index Research Associate/AVP will have broad exposure to the firm’s existing 90+ ETFs across our Income, Thematic Growth and International Access suites as well as involvement in developing new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new index opportunities and contribute to index design considerations for future ETF product development
• Review the exposure, index methodologies and competitive positioning of existing Global X ETFs
• Conduct due diligence on third party index providers as it relates to both new index opportunities as well as ongoing index maintenance
• Leverage existing ETF and indexing knowledge to determine feasibility of new ETF product opportunities and assist in optimizing index tracking workflows for existing products
• Interface with legal and compliance teams to ensure proper ETF and index governance (e.g. IOSCO, BMR considerations)
• Liaise with index providers and internal partners to ensure infrastructural integrity and efficiency related to index events processing, data reviews and transformation, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of ETF and/or index industry work experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, statistics, economics, business or similar
• Understanding of datasets related to index/portfolio maintenance and construction; basic knowledge of database languages (SQL, MYSQL, etc.) preferred
• Experience processing financial data across equities, fixed income and derivatives using various financial databases (Bloomberg, ICE, Datascope, etc.)
• Experience developing Excel models (market forecasting, P&L, etc.)
• Proven success in demonstrating quantitative, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (internal and external)

You Are

A highly motivated team player that goes above and beyond the task at hand, with exceptional attention to detail and an ability to get things done ahead of schedule.

Our Offering

Global X can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual.