Head of Index Research Group

6 days ago

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

About Northern Trust Asset Management:

Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager with a long history of providing innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions.

We believe that investing should be done intentionally and efficiently by people who are passionate, astute, and tenacious problem solvers.

Our philosophy is rooted in the fundamental belief that investors should get compensated for the risks they take – in all market environments and in any investment strategy.

We take risk intentionally to achieve investors' desired outcomes and minimize unintended consequences.

The Index Research Group is responsible for reviewing and analyzing index data for use by the portfolio management teams.

The Head of the Index Research Group will assist in setting up the team, creating processes and procedures for index oversight, and partner with the portfolio management teams to ensure index data is timely and accurate.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

  • 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

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of index investing, index methodologies, and data analysis is required. Analytical and personal computer skills are needed to prepare analysis and reports.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

  • An MBA/Master's degree with concentrations in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent required, or Bachelor's degree with in-depth relevant experience
  • Expertise in Index Methodologies
  • Experience with relational databases, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau, or version control software preferred
  • Experience using Aladdin preferred

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

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