Financial Data and Research Analyst

Created in 2019 by executives from globally recognized financial and technology firms, MerQube uses state-of-the-art technology to disrupt the index creation process, and, more broadly, the systematic investing landscape. Leveraging cloud-based architecture and today's most advanced index-tracking technology, MerQube's platform enables clients to advance ideas with speed to market and efficiently.

Summary

We are looking for our next Financial Data and Research Analyst based in Bangalore. Supported by and reporting to the Head of Product, you will be joining a friendly and growing team, and participating in our next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and help build cutting edge indexing and technology solutions for our clients.

What will you do?

As part of the Product Management team, you will support the team’s initiatives globally with a focus on equity indices and products. This multifaceted role includes ownership of internal and external projects. Responsibilities include:

• Identify and manage all facets and steps needed for the launch of new products and indices, including user acceptance testing. Liaise and work with internal teams for execution.
• Perform data validation on index calculations and other derived data.
• Analyze and validate incoming data sets.
• Support content creation (collateral, white papers, blogs) for new and existing products.

What the position requires:

• Undergraduate degree required. Master’s degree in a relevant field or progress towards a CFA Charter holder status a plus.
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience in financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential, comfort with large financial datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill. The position requires interacting with sophisticated clients. The ability to learn and ask questions is paramount.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a global team. Candidate can effectively influence others and gain their consensus when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to handle steep learning curves; Candidate should be very comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming skills (Python, SQL, others) 
• Knowledge of financial data packages and familiarity with vendors such as FactSet, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Barra, Axioma, etc.

We believe in creating and preserving an environment of collaboration and growth for all team members, and take steps every day to promote inclusivity, wellness, and fun. With these commitments in mind, we are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Stellar full-time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
• PTO, holiday, and sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

MerQube is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

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