Index Production Analyst at Syntax

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience) in a quantitative, analytical, or technical field such as Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, or Economics
Experience programming in Python
Proficiency with Excel for analytical or financial use
Clear and precise communication; attention to detail
Ability to interpret and apply mathematical models for portfolio performance

Responsibilities

Contributing enhancements and bug fixes to the codebase for daily index production
Building and running processes for periodic reconstitution and rebalancing of indices
Running daily processes to calculate indices, generate reports, and publish data
Researching and implementing corporate actions that affect equity index constituents
Maintaining financial instrument lists and reference data mappings
Participating in quality assurance and control processes
Responding to internal and external stakeholder questions about index files, SFTP accounts, and related topics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonExcelIndex CalculationData PipelinesCorporate ActionsQuality AssuranceSFTP

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This is a hybrid position requiring in-person presence at the New York City office Tuesday through Thursday.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Index Production Analyst role?

Required skills include a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field like Finance or Computer Science, experience programming in Python, proficiency with Excel for analytical use, clear communication, and attention to detail.

What is the company culture like at Syntax?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has a quantitative degree, Python programming experience, Excel proficiency, and preferred experience in indexing, corporate actions, pandas, AWS, GitHub, SQL, or financial terminals, along with strong collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Syntax

Investment analytics and portfolio management tools

About Syntax

Syntax provides financial technology solutions that focus on investment analytics and portfolio management. Their platform allows users to access detailed profiles of companies and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), helping investors understand risks and opportunities. They also create proprietary benchmark indices for accurate performance metrics and employ algorithms for tax-efficient strategies. Syntax aims to enhance decision-making for individual and institutional investors through subscription-based access to their tools and data.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees