Job description
Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.
With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.
Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.
For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com
Investment Operations & Risk Services (IORS)
Organizational relationships
Associate Director/ Assistant Director, IORS
Acuity Analytics is hiring a Quantitative Analyst to join its Quant/Index team. The role involves designing and building systematic indices and supporting Index operations involving computation, rebalancing, corporate actions adjustment etc. across various asset classes. You will work with large financial datasets, and collaborate with index methodology, structuring, and data engineering teams. are part of the process.
- Design, calculate, and maintain systematic indices across equity, fixed income, commodities, and multi-asset strategies - Implement constituent selection rules, weighting schemes (market cap, equal weight, factor/smart beta, risk parity), and index divisor management
- Manage the full index lifecycle: periodic rebalancing, constituent reviews, methodology amendments, and publication of index levels.
- Active involvement in developing index methodology documentation — rules, governance frameworks, rebalancing schedules, and exception handling
- Provide ongoing quantitative support for live index-linked products: performance analysis, rebalancing transparency, and client Q&A
- Automate index workflows end-to-end — from raw data ingestion and cleansing to final index publication and distribution
- Design structured Excel models and web-based analytics tools for index performance monitoring, various dashboards, and client deliverables
- Work with large financial datasets: pricing, reference data, corporate actions, and alternative data sources
- Laise with technology teams to produce quant models and migrate manual processes to scalable, auditable systems
- 2–6 years of experience in quantitative finance, index quant, financial data analytics, or a related quant role
- Deep understanding of index construction principles — weighting, rebalancing, divisor mechanics, and methodology governance
- Solid grasp of corporate actions and how they propagate through index and portfolio calculations
- Experience with major financial data vendors: Bloomberg, LSEG/Refinitiv, FactSet, or equivalent
- Advanced Excel modelling skills: multi-sheet workbooks, dynamic named ranges, structured financial calculations
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
- Python skills would be added advantage.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering / business administration / Statistics / Financial Engineering / CFA, or a related quantitative field
Acuity Analytics has earned several prestigious industry recognitions, including Great Place to Work® certifications in India and Costa Rica, AVTAR Best Companies for Women in India, the AVTAR Most Inclusive Companies Index, and Silver accreditation in the Workplace Equality Index. These accolades reflect our commitment to building an inclusive, supportive and high-performance workplace for our people. Learn more here.
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