IHS Markit Equities combines independent dividend forecasts with a global equity index management service. Our independent benchmark forecasting service covers discrete dividend amounts and ex-dates on over 7,000 stocks worldwide whilst our index management service collates equity index and ETF compositions and delivers them via a single, uniformly formatted feed that is validated and delivered each day before markets open.
Job Purpose:
- The role will be based in Singapore working as part of the global Index and ETF Services team which is responsible for the on-boarding, validation, mastering and distribution of market data.
- Key parts of the daily responsibilities include analysis and implementation of new data sets into our platform, creation of exception handling and workflow tools and data modelling.
- The role will encompass external client/provider liaisons and involvement with the internal technical and data teams.
Responsibilities:
- Build technical solutions (tactical or strategic) for day to day running of Index/ETP operations
- Integration of new and existing data sets into our platform.
- Troubleshoot processing and data issues
- Find innovative ways of improving workflows and processes
- Perform daily maintenance, calculation and delivery of indices and ETF data
- Carry out quality assurance checks and managing data exceptions
- Conduct research on new index / ETF launches, update and maintain static data
- Review and on-board new index / ETF families
- Provide support to client services team through analysing and resolving client queries
- Work with development teams on projects to streamline and improve business processes
- Business competencies
Skills and Qualifications:
Education and experience
- Undergraduate degree from a reputable university
- 1-3 years of relevant working experience
- Strong IT skills (Python, VBA and SQL experience is required)
- Experience working with equities market preferred
Commercial awareness
- Proven interest in financial markets
- Good product knowledge across various financial asset classes
- Personal competencies
Personal impact
- Strong problem solving skills
- Flexibility and attitude to achieve tight deadlines
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Pleasant personality
Communication
- Excellent communication skills
Teamwork
- Strong team player
- Comfortable working in a team environment
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