Job Description
In this role you will lead the end-to-end index and dividend tracking operating process, ensuring smooth execution, proactive risk mitigation, and outstanding client service.
- Monitor and manage index rebalancing activities, including the creation of simulated indexes to support client and internal needs.
- Track dividend announcements across all relevant securities, update dividend data promptly, and verify accuracy against source information.
- Identify and resolve issues swiftly, applying root cause analysis to mitigate risk and prevent recurrence.
- Continuously improving processes by analyzing workflow performance, proposing enhancements, and implementing best practice controls.
Your day will be driven by a focus on operational excellence, risk awareness, and delivering a seamless experience for our clients.
You will:
- Track and process index announcements – monitor all index change/rebalance notices, calculate the required simulated basket (buy/sell) and ensure accurate execution.
- Analyze index reshuffles and methodology updates – anticipate and research upcoming changes, quantify their impact, and communicate findings promptly to the Front Office.
- Maintain dividend data – record dividend announcements in the system in real time, compute the forward price impact, and disseminate the results to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide timely Front Office support – respond professionally to requests for index creation, dividend amendments, and corporate action queries, delivering solutions within agreed service level expectations.
- Ensure data integrity and quality – conduct regular reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and uphold rigorous control standards to mitigate operational risk.
- Support risk management initiatives – monitor key risk indicators, flag potential issues early, and contribute to remediation actions as required.
Skills:
- Deep understanding of index methodologies – construction, weighting schemes, calculation processes, and the treatment of corporate actions and the impact on pricing.
- Process analysis expertise – proven experience in diagnosing workflow inefficiencies and implementing process improvements or system enhancements.
- Advanced quantitative and technical skills – proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel, VBA) and familiarity with data analysis tools/programming languages to deliver automation in index processing.
Work set up and location: Hybrid, BGC Taguig office. Must be amenable to work APAC Shift