Skills
Fulltime, International timezone
3+ years of experience in an index portfolio management or implementation role
Understanding of domestic and international equity markets along with various instruments including ETFs, futures and currencies
Knowledge specific to equity index management, including index construction and trading
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++, and experience working with financial data libraries and APIs.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and quantitative research techniques.
Familiarity with index methodologies and calculations, including market-cap weighting, price return, total return, and rebalancing.
Ability to handle and analyze large datasets efficiently.
Experience interfacing with external clients
Strong presentation skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
A self-motivated team player capable of working well with colleagues across the business.
Confidence taking responsibility for all kinds of tasks, processes and projects.
Strong organizational skills, a disciplined and precise approach.
BA Degree, in Finance or Business or Related Field.
Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
Engage with the portfolio management team to understand international portfolio construction techniques, implementation decisions, and the investment technologies used in the day-to-day management of portfolios.
Look to utilize and enhance optimization techniques to support product innovation and implementations of custom index optimization techniques, tax-managed strategies and risk-controlled or defined-outcome index solutions
Understand BeQ Holdings’s position within the competitive index universe and deliver an articulate message that highlights the firm’s investment process, technologies, and investment talent versus other major providers.
Sharpen messaging, marketing materials and other content that supports existing and new business initiatives.
Communicate confidently with external audiences about performance, portfolio construction techniques, portfolio management tools and technology, index rebalances and trading results, and other implementation considerations on behalf of the portfolio management teams.
Attend index committee meetings, industry conferences, and generally stay abreast of latest market activity and industry best practices.
Conduct systematic research and work with our ESG teams to integrate insights into portfolio where applicable.
Systematize and automate processes where appropriate
Some travel required
