Index Product Architect

TMX Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous time-off

Accommodations for applicants

Job summary

TMX Group seeks an Index Product Developer to own end-to-end index lifecycle, from client ideation to backtesting and live deployment. You will translate complex market concepts into scalable index solutions and work with asset managers, banks and institutions.

The role requires 1–3 years in index product development, strong Python/SQL capabilities, and a rigorous, detail-oriented approach within a hybrid London-based team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in index product development, quantitative asset management, or structured products.
• Strong programming (Python) and SQL skills; ability to translate complex market concepts into scalable index solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop bespoke index methodologies across asset classes with focus on thematic, factor and custom equity indices.
• Define rules for weighting algorithms, rebalancing schedules, and treatment of corporate actions.
• Serve as technical SME during client consultations and conduct market research to identify needs and trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and governance.
• Oversee methodology governance and testing to ensure high-quality outputs and compliant documentation.

Skills

Index design

Python

SQL

ETF knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Backtesting

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Economics/Math/Financial Engineering/CS

Tools

Back-testing framework

Job description

TMX Group seeks an Index Product Developer to own end-to-end index lifecycle, from client ideation to backtesting and live deployment. You will translate complex market concepts into scalable index solutions and work with asset managers, banks and institutions.

The role requires 1–3 years in index product development, strong Python/SQL capabilities, and a rigorous, detail-oriented approach within a hybrid London-based team.