Index strategy Analyst – Fixed Income- New York recruitment

 The team are responsible for creation and distribution of new index products  therefore you will working directly with the research and sales teams in developing solutions.

Applicants must have experience within a data orientated/Indices related field and Fixed income experience would be a plus.

Your responsibilities and experience should include:

•          Research of new Index products

•          Creating of new index products

•          Manage the end-of-day distribution process of pricing inquiries to the clients/salespeople

•          Improve existing processes/process re-engineering 

In order to apply you should have experience and knowledge of :-

-          Index Products

-           Alpha generation

-          Investment and market analysis

-          Portfolio benchmarking/performance measurement

-           Asset allocation

-           index based structured products.

The level of the role is flexible however ideally applicants with be at a minimum of Associate/VP level. Direct experience in the valuation and analysis of fixed income securities and/or market dynamics and knowledge of index methodology is desired.

Within this position you will be working on a range of inflation-linked, bond and swaps indices and also have the opportunity to work across a number of different asset classes gaining experience of derivatives and alternative investments.

You will be given an excellent opportunity to progress quickly throughout the group therefore you must be extremely self motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team environment.  

This is a challenging, complex, fast-paced, high-pressured environment therefore willingness to learn complex business and technology processes and actively contribute to their evolution is essential. You should also have the relevant experience and business maturity to manage projects and interact across the front office business.

All applicants must be proficient in VBA and SQL, have expertise in using the market data and other tools such as Bloomberg, Reuters Xtra 3000 and have experience in providing operational support to a financial business.

You will be joining a highly regarded team with an excellent opportunity to grow and establish this team. This role requires an entrepreneurial individual who is looking to move forward quickly in their current role.  Please apply directly by sending your CV in WORD format to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at www.selbyjennings.com