Index Analyst Sandton

Duties & Responsibilities

Results Delivery

1. Play a leading role in drawing up a team business plan for complex tasks as well as plans for longer periods (1 year and 3 year).
2. Identify weaknesses in all existing index processes, including data, operational and analytic processes.
3. Provide specialist guidance to staff who need to escalate issues of complexity and assist with the work of the more junior roles if required.
4. Build an independent opinion on client and broader market needs, problems, opportunities, and possibilities for implementation by acting on this opinion (e.g. recommends approaches which are new and different from those requested by the clients) contributing to the sustained relevance of the index service from the JSE.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

1. Build strategic JSE / Industry / Global network of thought leaders and relationships, attending and presenting at conferences and training interventions.
2. Effectively communicate and educate clients at all levels (phone calls, emails, and client visits) on index-related concepts; interpreting and resolving index queries on index rules and their application.
3. Maintain a positive relationship with clients by managing conflictive situations diplomatically, but firmly; strive for client satisfaction without compromising standards.
4. Ensure good vendor relationships by interacting and collaborating with third-party data suppliers and partners in a proficient manner.

Process Management

1. Ensure the FTSE / JSE End of Day Process is completed accurately by ensuring that all relevant end of day files from FTSE are received; verifying the structure and completeness of all received files.
2. Perform the valuations of all JSE-administrated indices by validating input data, calculating the index metrics, and testing the reasonability of the result.
3. Drive out process optimisation and enhancement, with the emphasis on providing improved results at a lower cost, reducing the risk of failure or enhancing sustainability.
4. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the Index landscape to provide clients with resolutions and advice.

Self-Management

1. Improve personal capability and professional growth relating to field of expertise, in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
2. Keep abreast of changes in legislation or standards by conducting research and utilising networks.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. BCom in Econometrics, Economy of Mathematics, Finance, Investments.
2. Honours in Mathematics, Investments, Finance, Financial Modelling, Econometrics.
3. 3 years in financial markets.

Knowledge and Skills required

1. Intermediate software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email).
2. Business principles and data analysis.
3. Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.