FS-RISK CONSULTING-MS-EY COMPLY and RVS-MIDDLE OFFICE-INDEX SOLUTION-SENIOR

• Collaborate with Account Management and Portfolio Management teams to implement client directives regarding benchmark changes.
• Process monthly and ad hoc benchmark rebalances.
• Provide oversight and conduct validations of index risk measures, prices, and security-level compositions.
• Partner with technology to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and automation in index data management processes.
• Research and create detailed documentation for new and existing data sources, working with technology and vendors to standardize data.
• Develop scripts to create custom security-based models for use as benchmarks.
• Perform analysis and construct benchmarks, applying business rules to derive composites and sub-indices, and adding currency hedges, if necessary
• Develop algorithms to identify, record, and correct index data quality issues.
• Understand key market drivers that impact index pricing, risks measures, and security level compositions.
• Provide oversight of index vendor relationships
• Respond to inquiries from various teams and desks using index data.
• Define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk process.
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and budget.
• Identify, evaluate, and suggest new technology opportunities that is value-driven for platform enablement and act as key differentiators for any offerings in WAM/BCM space.
• Facilitate and encourage the necessary conversations between the Business and Technology to determine the what and the how of the product features.
• Work with Technology and business partners in identifying process improvement areas and bring in the culture of automation.
• Collaborate with business, architects to translate business requirements into scalable solution options and provide inputs to product roadmap/strategy.

• 4 -8 years of experience ideally includes index data management and oversight, building and maintaining benchmarks and indices; validation of index risk measures, prices, and security-level compositions; performing end-of-day pricing and stock split processes; processing monthly index rebalances, and addressing performance-related queries.
• Master's degree in accounting or finance mandatory. MBA or CA will be good to have.
• Previous experience effectively interfacing with portfolio managers, account managers, and other internal colleagues related to index data is preferred.
• Prior vendor management oversight experience highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with performance attribution and risk modeling
• Knowledge of quantitative fixed income mathematics and a strong understanding of portfolio/risk management fundamentals
• Functional knowledge: good knowledge and understanding of financial instruments and exposure to banking/WAM domains, Exposure to US based asset management will be an addon.
• Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting software.
• Crisp and effective executive communication skills, including significant experience presenting cross-functionally and across all levels.
• Understanding of the applications used in the FA or reporting process.
• Understanding BRD would be an added advantage.
• Should pay attention to detail, proficient in MS applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), excellent analytical skills and must display effective interaction capabilities with various stakeholders.

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