Index Research (Index Methodology Expert), BlackRock Global Markets, Vice President

About this role Business Unit Overview BlackRock Global Markets and Index Investments (BGM) brings together BlackRock’s Index Investments, Cash Management, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Securities Lending, and Financing & Financial Resource Management businesses. Together, we provide clients with superior market access and index investment outcomes through: World class talent, operating at the intersection of investment insight, markets expertise, risk management and process design Technology at the heart of our processes, with in-business tech teams that create cutting-edge IP, providing an advantage in quality, scale, and risk control A focus on transforming markets, driving and advocating for more accessible, resilient, and transparent markets to deliver more choice and lower costs for investors About our team and this role: Index Projection & Analytics is a specialist team of index methodology experts that drives better index investment outcomes through high‑integrity data, advanced analytics, and advocacy for stronger index standards. We deliver actionable insights and challenge the status quo to improve client outcomes in a technology‑ and AI‑enabled future. At BlackRock, we are looking for a seasoned Index Researcher, who likes to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, drive, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow. Being an Index Researcher at BlackRock means you get to work for one of the most advanced financial companies and be part of an innovative community responsible for next-generation investment solutions. The role is part of an established global team managing the World’s largest book of index investment assets, servicing BlackRock’s primary institutional and retail clients. It is an opportunity to work in the premier index investments team globally, using industry leading portfolio management applications. Key Responsibilities: Play an integral role in producing high quality, forward looking index projections that drive investor trade decisions Research expected index changes, upcoming corporate actions, and major index rebalances and c onduct statistical analysis to help build and drive our analytical offering. Play an integral part in defining and building out a best-in-class Index Research Analytics platform for BlackRock Collaborate with Quantitative Research to apply modeling techniques to address index investing challenges and opportunities. Be an active voice in our index portfolio management process. Partner & support index strategy and product teams with benchmark analysis. Apply advanced data science techniques on complex financial data to generate commercial value for our business partners. Provide data insights and thought leadership for internal and external client use. Build strong relationships with index partners in research, data & technology. Design and implement risk controls to detect anomalies in index data and methodologies Skills/Qualifications: 7 years of relevant experience. Minimum education requirements: Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or related field Data Science, Data management and Data visualization tools and techniques - a strong plus. Ability to demonstrate a blend of technical and analytical skills, with an equally placed importance on communication and presentation. Passion for investing and a continuous desire to learn more about financial markets and fund management Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative problem-solving abilities. Comfortable at developing cross-functional relationships at all levels. Understanding of index engineering & methodology concepts. Strong understanding of cross-asset, index investing. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while producing high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication, te ... (truncated, view full listing at source)