Equity Index Data Specialist

Supports and contributes to business operations and planning activities within an SBU, function or region.

Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Supports daily operational activities for the Function, SBU or region to drive the Strategic Objectives.
• Utilises metrics for capturing, analysing, and reporting effectiveness and makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Supports the coordination of timelines, templates, submissions and deadlines for key processes and project outcomes and -manages the calendars, processes and tools needed for the effective running of the Function.
• Captures, tracks and follows up on post meeting actions, driving strong interlock with stakeholders.
• Drafts and works with communications to produce materials such as business cases, board papers, presentations, executive briefs, videos, etc.
• Supports the Function’s purchasing process including vendor management.
• Recognizes issues and escalate problems through appropriate channels.
• Supports the planning and logistics for offsites and other significant function, SBU or division events and activities.
• Understand the role of indices in financial markets and their broader economic impact.
• Possess proven knowledge of equity trading mechanisms and company reference data fundamentals.
• Demonstrate a passion for financial data, particularly in the context of equity index construction, data points like, Shares Outstanding, Free Float, Voting Rights, Liquidity, Revenue, Industry Classification, Country Classification/Nationality and Investible Universe Creation.
• Identify root causes of data discrepancies and reconcile inconsistencies effectively.
• Stay updated on financial news and regulatory developments and assess their impact on FTSE Russell products.
• Assist in handling complex corporate actions across multiple index series and regions, ensuring coordination and consistency.
• Provide documentation and operational records to internal or external auditors as required, in line with governance frameworks.
• Support Client Services and internal teams in responding to methodology-related queries, ensuring compliance with protocols for price-sensitive items.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of client notifications and contribute to refining operational guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Incident Oversight team to resolve index-related incidents, offering operational insights aligned with established guidelines.
• Support the FTSE Equity Index - process by coordinating with advisory committees and engaging with Vendors.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant qualification
• Previous working experience .
  
  

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