Head of Index Research Group

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Northern Trust Corporation Full time
About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading global financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1889. As a Fortune 500 company, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for individuals, families, and institutions seeking innovative financial solutions.

About Northern Trust Asset Management

Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager with over $1.1 trillion in assets under management. We offer a wide range of investment capabilities, including active and passive strategies, equities, fixed income, and cash management.

Role Overview

The Head of Index Research Group will play a critical role in reviewing and analyzing index data to support the portfolio management teams. This includes setting up the team, creating processes and procedures for index oversight, and partnering with portfolio management teams to ensure timely and accurate index data.

Key Responsibilities
  • Daily benchmark validation for all Equity and Fixed Income benchmarks
  • Monthly and Quarterly Pro-forma validation for all Equity and Fixed Income benchmarks
  • Daily publishing of index change projections for use by PMs
  • Validation of High Risk benchmarks at each index rebalance
  • Liaise with index providers on all data issues and questions
  • Lead reviews of index provider Index Consultations
  • Respond to ESG Index Queries
  • Custom Index and New Product Research, including custom index backtesting
  • Monitors developments and new industry trends in indexing
Requirements

The successful candidate will have a strong background in index investing, index methodologies, and data analysis. An MBA or Master's degree with concentrations in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent is required. Experience with relational databases, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau, or version control software is preferred.

Why Join Us

Northern Trust is committed to creating a flexible and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and a generous retirement plan. We also prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.



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