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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