Index Research Strategist

VettaFi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VettaFi in London leads the strategy, creation and delivery of all index research content for Europe, guiding deep-dive analyses and timely macro updates to support client needs and sales efforts.

The role partners with editorial and marketing to elevate the brand's authority in Europe, with a focus on UK and DACH regions and asset managers, ETF buyers, and eventually retail audiences.

Qualifications

• Interest in financial markets, ETFs, macro events and trends.
• Experience in asset management, ETF exposure preferred.
• Strong collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Effective client communication; ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Proactive problem-solving; synthesize outputs from multiple platforms.
• Deep understanding of indices and experience with an index provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, creation and delivery of all index research content formats.
• Shape and evolve index research for UK and DACH regions, focused on asset managers and professional ETF buyers, and in time, retail audiences.
• Ensure all content meets the highest editorial standards while supporting commercial objectives.
• Find opportunities to showcase VettaFi index thought leadership across internal and external channels including podcasts, video and events.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

ETF industry experience

Team collaboration

Client communication

Problem-solving

Index knowledge

SQL

Python

Java

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Ready to be part of the action?

We are seeking an Index Research Strategist to lead the strategy, creation and delivery of all research content relating to VettaFi indices in Europe, from deep-dive index analysis and thought leadership to quick-fire relevant macro updates, index performance commentaries, and index client focused articles.

This role is the engine room of index research in Europe. The role sits within the index product team and will work closely with content team members to manage and deliver index client content in a timely manner, collaborate with editorial to generate relevant content ideas and partner with the index marketing and sales teams on how to support the ‘build’ with the ‘grow’ component of VettaFi’s value proposition.

You will oversee the index research process, from planning and creation to distribution and performance review, with a clear focus on delivering sharp and timely insights in collaboration with index clients and elevating the authority of the VettaFi brand in Europe.

Primary Function: Content Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the planning, creation and delivery of all index research content formats, including tactical articles and longer-form thought leadership to support the needs of client and sales colleagues.
• Shape and evolve VettaFi’s index research for both UK and DACH regions, focused on asset managers and professional ETF buyers, and in time, retail audiences.
• Ensure all content meets the highest editorial standards while supporting commercial objectives.
• Find opportunities to showcase VettaFi index thought leadership across internal and external channels including earned media opportunities with podcasts, video and events.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable interest in and understanding financial markets, the ETF industry, macroeconomic events and market trends.
• Experience in the asset management industry, with a preference for exposure to ETFs, index mutual funds or other relevant areas.
• A strong desire and ability to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts or provide deeper, more technical explanations as required.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to effectively synthesise outputs from multiple technology platforms and systems.
• Deep understanding of indices and experience with an index provider.
• Comfortable with a public-facing presence, including on-camera content and speaking before audiences of various sizes.

Advantageous attributes

• Familiarity with coding languages and programmes including SQL, Python, Java.
• Native level speaker in German, Dutch, Italian, French or Spanish a plus.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Word.
• Comfortable presenting and networking with investors and industry professionals at events.

Excitement

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Connection

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Impact

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Wellness

From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger "we". Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth

From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action‑takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

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