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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to support and enhance consistently profitable index rebalancing trading . The role focuses on modeling, analysis, and execution optimization around index events, working closely with portfolio managers and traders to improve performance across large-scale, systematic rebalancing activity.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to support and enhance consistently profitable index rebalancing trading . The role focuses on modeling, analysis, and execution optimization around index events, working closely with portfolio managers and traders to improve performance across large-scale, systematic rebalancing activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and refine index rebalancing trading models across global equity markets.
- Analyze index methodology changes, corporate actions, and constituent transitions to forecast flows and market impact.
- Build models to optimize execution timing, participation rates, and cost minimization around rebalance events.
- Perform pre- and post-trade analysis, including slippage, market impact, and liquidity assessment.
- Work closely with traders to translate quantitative insights into actionable trading strategies.
- Maintain and improve tools for rebalance forecasting, scenario analysis, and risk monitoring .
- Analyze historical rebalance data to identify patterns and alpha opportunities.
- Strong quantitative background in mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience with index rebalancing or index-related trading strategies .
- Strong programming skills in Python; experience with SQL and large datasets preferred.
- Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and transaction cost analysis.
- Ability to work with large, complex datasets and deliver insights under tight timelines.
- Prior experience at a hedge fund or trading firm.
- Familiarity with major equity indices (e.g., MSCI, FTSE, S&P, Russell).
- Experience modeling market impact around index events.
- Knowledge of portfolio construction and risk management concepts.
- Direct involvement in high-profile, large-scale index rebalance trading.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- A dynamic, research-driven trading environment.