Index Product Architect: Rules-Based Strategies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous time-off

Job summary

TMX is seeking an innovative Index Product Developer to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of bespoke index solutions for ETPs and structured products from ideation to live production in London.

You will design methodologies, backtest concepts, and work with asset managers and institutions to translate complex market ideas into scalable indices. The role demands strong quantitative skills and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid London setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in index product development, quantitative asset management, or structured products.
• Strong understanding of index mechanics, portfolio construction, and corporate actions.

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 corporate actions handling.
• Act as technical SME during client consultations and conduct market research to identify client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, features, and functionality.
• Author clear index methodology rulebooks and manage testing/validation to ensure product quality.
• Transition new indices from testing to live daily calculation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Index design

ETF knowledge

Client communication

Quantitative analysis

Backtesting

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Data analysis tools

Job description

TMX is seeking an innovative Index Product Developer to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of bespoke index solutions for ETPs and structured products from ideation to live production in London.

You will design methodologies, backtest concepts, and work with asset managers and institutions to translate complex market ideas into scalable indices. The role demands strong quantitative skills and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid London setting.