Index Research (Index Methodology Expert), BlackRock Global Markets, Vice President
Hybrid · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Index Researcher (Index Methodology Expert) at BlackRock Global Markets, Vice President. Drives high-quality forward-looking index projections, analyzes expected index changes and corporate actions, and collaborates to build a best-in-class Index Research Analytics platform. Partners with Quantitative Research, supports index strategy and product teams with benchmark analysis, and applies advanced data science techniques to generate value from complex financial data. Hybrid work model with in-office presence required; role located in Mumbai, India.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or related field
- Programming skills: Python, R, and SQL
- Data Science, Data management and Data visualization tools and techniques - a strong plus
- Ability to demonstrate a blend of technical and analytical skills, with an equally placed importance on communication and presentation
- Passion for investing and a continuous desire to learn more about financial markets and fund management
- Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of index engineering & methodology concepts
- Strong understanding of cross-asset, index investing
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while producing high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Experience with Aladdin tools and knowledge of Aladdin data sources are a plus
- Bloomberg & Factset knowledge is an advantage
- Index construction and methodology expertise a strong plus
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