Index Analyst - Multi Strat Hedge Fund

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings represents a top client hedge fund in New York seeking an experienced Index Analyst to identify and monetize opportunities from index events and ETF activity. You will work with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to produce actionable research that enhances performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous quantitative analysis, and communicating clear investment ideas to senior professionals. A strong track record in index research and market structure is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in index analysis.
• Experience analyzing ETF and passive fund flows.
• Proven ability to conduct event-driven research and translate findings into investment ideas.
• Strong understanding of global equity indices and benchmark construction methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze index events across major equity indices globally.
• Develop trading ideas from passive fund flows, ETF activity and index changes.
• Conduct event-driven research on market structure dislocations and special situations.
• Provide differentiated analysis on passive ownership trends, liquidity, and benchmark-driven activity.
• Communicate opportunities to investment teams and support trade implementation.
• Build relationships with brokers, index providers, and sell-side researchers to gather intelligence.

Skills

Index analysis

ETF & passive flow analysis

Event-driven research

Equity strategy

Market structure research

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is a globally established, multi-strategy hedge fund managing more than $15 billion in assets. With a strong reputation for investment excellence and a highly collaborative culture, the firm offers a differentiated alternative to the traditional pod shop model. Investment teams work closely together, sharing ideas, resources, and expertise to capitalize on opportunities across global markets.

As part of the continued growth of its market structure and systematic research capabilities, the firm is seeking to hire an Index Analyst in New York.

This is a highly visible role focused on identifying and monetizing opportunities created by index events, passive investment flows, ETF activity, and changing market structure dynamics. The successful candidate will work alongside portfolio managers, analysts, and traders, providing actionable research that directly contributes to investment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze index events including additions, deletions, rebalances, reconstitutions, and methodology changes across major equity indices globally.
• Develop actionable trading and investment ideas arising from passive fund flows, ETF positioning, and index-related market activity.
• Conduct event-driven research focused on market structure dislocations and special situations created by index changes.
• Produce differentiated analysis on passive ownership trends, capital flows, liquidity dynamics, and benchmark-driven trading activity.
• Collaborate closely with investment teams to communicate opportunities and support trade implementation.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, index providers, sell-side research professionals, and other market participants to gather intelligence and generate investment ideas.
• Monitor developments across the ETF ecosystem and evaluate the impact of new products, regulatory developments, and market structure shifts.
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior investment professionals in a clear and actionable manner.

Candidate Profile

3+ years of relevant experience in:

• Index analysis
• ETF and passive flow analysis
• Event-driven research
• Equity strategy
• Market structure research
• Or a closely related field
• Strong understanding of global equity indices, passive investing, ETFs, and benchmark construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify alpha-generating opportunities from index and flow-related events.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skill set with the ability to translate research into actionable investment ideas.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets and market structure dynamics.
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to work in a team-oriented investment environment.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected global hedge fund with over $15 billion in AUM.
• Collaborative, idea-sharing culture that stands apart from the siloed pod shop model.
• Direct exposure to senior portfolio managers and decision-makers.
• Significant opportunity to influence investment outcomes through differentiated research.
• Competitive compensation package featuring a strong base salary and performance-linked bonus structure.
• Long-term career development within an expanding and well-capitalized investment platform.

For a confidential discussion and additional information, please contact our team. All applications will be handled with the utmost discretion.