Index Product Development Manager jobs in United States
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ICE · 1 week ago

Index Product Development Manager

ICE is a leading company in the financial services sector, and they are seeking a Senior Index Product Development Manager. This role focuses on equity and commodity index development, requiring collaboration with clients and internal teams to create innovative index solutions that drive business growth.

E-CommerceFashionJewelryMarketplace

Responsibilities

Partner with sales and business development teams to identify client needs and market opportunities
Engage directly with asset managers, ETF providers, and institutional investors to design custom equity and commodity indices
Present index concepts, performance analytics, and methodology details to clients and stakeholders
Develop new index methodologies for equity indices (e.g., market-cap, equal-weight, factor-based, ESG, thematic) and commodity benchmarks
Collaborate with quant and development teams to implement and deploy indices into production Ensure methodologies align with regulatory and industry standards
Perform rigorous quantitative analysis using Python, including back-testing, risk/return analytics, and scenario modeling
Validate index calculations and ensure methodology rules are correctly applied
Analyze performance attribution and sensitivity at both index and constituent levels
Utilize the ICE Index Platform for index construction, profiling, and customization
Identify workflow efficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and scalability
Conduct ad hoc research on equity market trends, factor performance, and commodity pricing
Stay ahead of developments in smart beta, ESG, and thematic index design

Qualification

PythonEquity index constructionCommodity index experienceAdvanced data analyticsExcelSQLCFA/CIPMCommercial mindsetCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Undergraduate degree in Math, Finance, Engineering, Physics, or Technology
Strong proficiency in Python for quantitative analysis, data manipulation, and back-testing
Advanced Excel skills
Deep understanding of equity index construction methodologies, including market-cap and equal-weight approaches, factor-based and smart beta strategies, ESG and thematic index design, corporate actions and rebalancing processes
Familiarity with commodity index methodologies and futures-based benchmarks
Excellent communication skills for client-facing interactions and presentations
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Commercial mindset with eagerness to collaborate across product, sales, and technology teams

Preferred

Advanced degree
Familiarity with SQL
Professional certifications such as CFA/CIPM

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision)
A 401(k) plan
Life insurance
Time off
Paid leave for qualifying circumstances

Company

ICE

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We are building the largest jewelry marketplace.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$49M
Key Investors
Polaris Partners
2017-12-07Acquired
2016-03-15Series Unknown
2015-07-01Seed· $2M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Albert
Chief Technology Officer
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David Farrell
Chief Operating Officer, ICE Futures U.S.
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