Index Research Analyst

wePlace (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

wePlace (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an Index Research Analyst to join a leading financial institution. You will accurately calculate, rebalance, manage, and develop indices while assisting clients with index-related information.

The role requires 2+ years in financial services, a degree in economics/finance/statistics, and strong Excel skills to analyze data, track market trends, and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade 12 and a degree in Economics, Finance or Statistics.
• 2+ years in financial services; banking or asset management preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Able to track market trends and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate, re-balance, manage, and develop indices.
• Assist clients with index-related information.
• Liaise with clients.
• Conduct research on various financial instruments and indices.
• Portfolio analysis and data reconciliation.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Excel

Market trend tracking

Present findings

Client liaison

KPI experience

Education

Grade 12 + Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics

Preferred Qualification - Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics

Tools

Outlook

Word

Access

Internet

Job description

Reference: JHB000653-SS-2

Our client, a leading Financial Institution, is looking for an Index Research Analyst to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

• To accurately calculate, re-balance, manage, and develop indices while assisting clients with index-related information.

Education:

• Essential Qualification - Grade 12 + Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics.
• Preferred Qualification - Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics.

Experience:

• Financial Service Experience (e.g., Banking, Asset management).
• 2+ years’ experience.
• Excel experience.
• Analyse financial data.
• Track market trends.
• Present findings.
• Responsible for conducting research on various financial instruments and compiling information related to various indices.
• Liaising with clients.
• Experience with key performance indicators.
• Portfolio analysis.
• Data Recon.
• Calculate performance attribution.

Job Content:

• Results Delivery.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management.
• Process Management.
• Self-Management.
• Transformation and Innovation Management.

Technical competencies:

• Administrative procedures and systems.
• Basic software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email).

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

You can visit our website for more vacancies: www.wePlace.co.za / LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/wePlace