Quantitative Associate, Index Investment Strategy
Quantitative Associate, Index Investment Strategy
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10Job Title: Quantitative Associate Index Investment Strategy
We are seeking applicants for the role of Quantitative Associate Index Investment Strategy to be based in the London office of S&P Dow Jones Indices as part of a global team with the mandate to create and promote research commentary and analysis improving understanding awareness and appreciation of the role of indices within investing trading and benchmarking.
You will:
- Play a critical role in the development and operation of S&P DJIs flagship investment research and commentary developing a wide-ranging set of skills to produce written visual and multimedia content for clients and broader stakeholders.
- Produce content analyzing index and market dynamics on a regular schedule
- Seek ways to enrich and extend our clients understanding of relative performance and index design.
- Create opportunities to author and present new research to internal and external audiences.
- Have the chance to work on the firms most important and visible research franchises including our renowned SPIVA series of actively managed fund Scorecards.
You work on a wide range of investment topics calibrated for a wide range of sophistication levels from the basic case for passive investing to the effective use of factor derivative-based and thematic indices in a multi-asset portfolio context.
Your contributions will help grow interest in a market-leading range of indices including world-famous benchmarks and brands such as the S&P 500 iBoxx and VIX as well as a truly global range covering all major asset classes and indicators with clients ranging among the worlds leading asset managers exchanges and banks.
The Index Investment Strategy Teams mission is to enhance the reputation relationships and revenues of S&P Dow Jones Indices. We provide research and commentary across the full range of indices with particular focus on the active-passive debate factor indices and index dynamics. Our thought leadership promotes index-based investing trading and benchmarking to a variety of financial market participants providing actionable insights at a variety of sophistication levels and frequency.
Activities span the development and delivery of actionable insights across a range of formats. You will:
- use a scientific approach to analyze market investment and index trends
- support the creation and maintenance of analytic and reporting tools
- help create written graphic and multimedia content
- help produce original research papers
- produce regular market commentary and analysis
- learn how to present your work
Responsibilities include:
- executing on relevant research topics
- helping produce and maintain a range of regular dashboards
- answering one-off requests from clients and management
- support producing content for public dissemination and distribution
Qualifications that will help you succeed include:
- Collaborative creative and curious approach
- Excellence in written oral and visual (graphic) communication
- Experience with PYTHON coding language
- A postgraduate qualification and client facing experience
- 2 years of experience in financial services
Return to Work:
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work As part of our Return to Work initiative Restart we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices
At S&P Dow Jones Indices we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. Were the largest global resource for index-based concepts data and research and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today. For more information visit In It For You
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information imagination people technologythe right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Were constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership
At S&P Global we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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