Mgr, Index Product Strategy Europe

Cboe; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Index Product Strategy in Europe. This pivotal role involves defining the expansion strategy for a renowned product suite, focusing on designing investable indices that meet client demand. You will collaborate with clients to develop proprietary index methodologies and drive projects from ideation to launch, while also representing the firm in client conversations and promotional efforts. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of financial indexing in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Fitness Corporate Membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eye Care

Short Term Incentive (STI)

Pension

Income Protection

Corporate Events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial markets with strong index knowledge.
• Ability to present complex concepts and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Define expansion strategy for index products and collaborate with clients.
• Drive index projects from ideation to launch and support post-launch.

Skills

Index methodology

Options knowledge

Presentation skills

Index mathematics

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Capital markets experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Index Product Strategy Europe

Reports to: Senior Director, Index Product Strategy

Location: London or Amsterdam (flex hybrid)

Position Summary:

The Manager of Index Product Strategy will help define the expansion strategy for Cboe Global Indices (CGI) product suite in Europe. This role will primarily focus on designing investable indices to meet client demand, working with the clients to develop their proprietary index methodologies, and driving projects from ideation to launch. The Manager of Index Product Strategy will help represent CGI in conversations with existing and potential clients to promote our capabilities, as well as promote our products through presentations to market participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help represent CGI in the EU, interfacing with clients to explain capabilities, take in and refine specification, and deliver clear requirements for index launches
  • Collaborate with the index sales team to develop and onboard new business opportunities quickly
  • Help drive projects that follow CGI calculation standards to enable repeat application of calculation modules
  • Participate in client meetings to help develop new index concepts, providing direction and analysis to convert client ideas into viable index methodologies
  • Contribute to CGI’s promotional efforts, building collateral and presentations that can effectively communicate CGI’s capabilities and offering
  • Work collaboratively with other Cboe departments on new index and benchmark launches, as well as post-launch support
  • Help track public products tied to CGI administered indices

Job Requirements

Experience: 8 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years financial experience with demonstrated knowledge of options, financial indexing and/or financial markets a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with index methodology
• Knowledge of options, Greeks, and option trading strategies
• Demonstrated ability to present complex concepts succinctly
• Strong background in index mathematics: writing, reading, editing methodology formulas
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; solid writing skills is a must
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience in capital markets, structured products, digital assets preferred

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets:

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• GP Service
• Fitness Corporate Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eye Care
• Short Term Incentive (STI)
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Associate Referral Program
• Perks at Work
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting Allowance
• LinkedIn Learning courses
• Service Awards
• Subsidized Lunch
• Corporate Events
• Education Assistance
• Holiday (Annual Leave)
• Other Forms Enhanced Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Compassionate Leave, Community Service / Volunteering Day & School Visit)
• Working Abroad Days Allowance

More About Cboe Europe:

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability.

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