Job PurposeThis senior role within ICE Data Indices (IDI) in London focuses on equity and commodity index development. The successful candidate combines technical expertise, quantitative skills, and commercial acumen to design innovative index solutions and drive business growth. It requires proactive client collaboration and close partnership with sales and business development teams to identify opportunities, customize indices, and deliver tailored solutions.Job DescriptionYou will engage directly with institutional clients to understand investment objectives, translate them into index methodologies, and oversee implementation with quantitative and development teams. The role demands strong Python programming skills, advanced data analytics capabilities, and deep knowledge of equity index construction methodologies, including market‑cap weighting, factor‑based strategies, ESG integration, and thematic approaches. Commodity index experience is also essential.ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Business DevelopmentPartner with sales and business development teams to identify client needs and market opportunitiesEngage directly with asset managers, ETF providers, and institutional investors to design custom equity and commodity indicesPresent index concepts, performance analytics, and methodology details to clients and stakeholdersIndex Design & ImplementationDevelop new index methodologies for equity indices (e.g., market‑cap, equal‑weight, factor‑based, ESG, thematic) and commodity benchmarksCollaborate with quantitative and development teams to implement and deploy indices into productionEnsure methodologies align with regulatory and industry standardsQuantitative Analysis & ValidationPerform rigorous quantitative analysis using Python, including back‑testing, risk/return analytics, and scenario modelingValidate index calculations and ensure methodology rules are correctly appliedAnalyze performance attribution and sensitivity at both index and constituent levelsPlatform & Process OptimizationUtilize the ICE Index Platform for index construction, profiling, and customizationIdentify workflow efficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and scalabilityResearch & InnovationConduct ad hoc research on equity market trends, factor performance, and commodity pricingStay ahead of developments in smart beta, ESG, and thematic index designKnowledge And ExperienceUndergraduate degree in Math, Finance, Engineering, Physics, or Technology; advanced degree a plusStrong proficiency in Python for quantitative analysis, data manipulation, and back‑testingAdvanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL is a plusProfessional certifications such as CFA/CIPM are advantageousDeep understanding of equity index construction methodologies, including:Market‑cap and equal‑weight approachesFactor‑based and smart beta strategiesESG and thematic index designCorporate actions and rebalancing processesFamiliarity with commodity index methodologies and futures‑based benchmarksExcellent communication skills for client‑facing interactions and presentationsAbility to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environmentCommercial mindset with eagerness to collaborate across product, sales, and technology teamsLocation: London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr