Manager - Equity index product delivery management

Summary:

Our client is a global leading financial data and solutions provider, Head quarter in London. They are now looking for an experienced index product delivery manager .

Candidates who are currently working in index solutions provider are highly preferred.

The role will be responsible for successful delivery of all Equity Index Product Initiatives in the APAC region, require working closely with the Regional Equity Index Product Managers and Equity Index Research leads as well as across functions including Index Delivery, Index Management and Technology. In addition, the successful candidate will help identify, promote adoption of and support delivery of process changes to drive an improved BAU Equity Index Product delivery model. A key responsibility in the role will be creation of visibility within the region for the Equity Index business, ensuring regular engagement and reporting on product delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and track the execution of all Equity Index Product initiatives within the APAC region - where required, project manage end to end delivery of initiatives
• Drive successful outcomes through collaboration both within the Product, Research and Marketing function and across functions including Sales, Index Management, Index Data Management, Technology, Governance & Risk, and Client Service
• Coordination with Regional Product Managers to ensure and support efficient product pipeline management, consistent product business cases development and oversee product builds
• Support evolution of improved end to end processes across Index Product Development cycle
• Frequently align on index product initiatives with key senior stakeholders
• Build and communicate regular reporting on the business roadmap to all stakeholders within the region

Job requirements:

• Written and verbal communications: Communicate effectively to audiences with differing levels of domain expertise (presentations, reports, external communications)
• Execution: Strong organizational/coordination skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively, handle multiple projects under tight deadlines, identify/ flag/resolve potential issues early on, and ensure successful delivery
• Quantitative fluency: High level of skill and comfort with numbers (basic financial modeling)
• Collaboration: Ability to influence and work through others to get things done in a matrixed, multi-site organization; willingness to help colleagues; openness to take on new responsibilities
• Self-motivated: Takes initiative and demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm; able to work well individually and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, including O365 and familiarity with Power BI reporting building an advantage
• Positive attitude to learning
• Deep understanding of the financial markets, investment process, index industry, and usage by key institutional client segments
• Solid understanding and knowledge of index products incl market data, security reference data (equities), corporate actions, pricing, industry classification and company fundamental data
• Understanding of Exchange Traded Funds, index/benchmark products design and/or how indices and ETF data & analytics are used by financial institutions (Fund, Portfolio or Wealth Management), would be advantageous.
• 5+ years within roles in product management or delivery/project execution within financial sector
• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or equivalent experience required