Senior Index Specialist – Index Operations

BITA is a Fintech company with a mission to disrupt the index and systematic investment industry.

Through advanced software, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and high-quality indexes and data, we empower our clients to develop innovative investment products faster, more flexibly, and at a lower cost.

We are a young and dynamic team located across the world, united by a strong belief that the investment industry is ready for a new challenger.

We are looking for a Senior Index Specialist to join our team in Frankfurt, reporting to BITA's COO and Head of Index Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and automate the configuration, calculation, and dissemination of both proprietary and third-party mandated indexes.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across index operations, identifying manual touchpoints and replacing them with scalable automation.
• Develop, maintain, and productionize Python scripts for data validation, corporate actions processing, calculation workflows, and exception handling.
• Take full ownership of corporate actions automation and work closely with operations and corporate action management on implementation.
• Own index monitoring operations, building proactive alerting and validation frameworks to ensure data integrity and dissemination reliability.
• Work closely with BITA's IT team to specify, architect, and implement new features and enhancements for the calculation and dissemination system, with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Ensure customer success for BITA's index calculation clients by providing operational reliability and technical support.
• Investigate, challenge, and manage data provider sources and collaborate with them to ensure data integrity and timeliness.
• Implement best-in-class processes and drive the organization toward full automation of index operations.
• Participate in ongoing communication with clients regarding operational workflows and technical improvements.

Qualifications

• Required
• Education: Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in a team/function leadership role with in-depth knowledge of index operations.
• Data experience: Previous experience handling financial datasets, including reference, market, and fundamental data.
• Python proficiency: Hands-on experience developing Python scripts for data validation, automation, and workflows.
• Corporate actions: Strong understanding of corporate actions and their impact on index management.
• Market data vendors: Knowledge of market data vendors (e. g., Refinitiv, Bloomberg, SIX, ICE) is a must.
• Analytical skills: Deep analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to efficiently convey complex information.
• Nice to Have
• Python certifications or advanced pandas proficiency
• Experience with workflow orchestration (e. g., Airflow, Prefect)
• Familiarity with Fast API or Flask for internal tooling
• Knowledge of EU Benchmark Regulation (EU BMR)

What We Offer

• Global Team: Join an international team of dynamic and ambitious individuals looking to disrupt the indexing industry.
• Dynamic Culture: Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and an agile mindset in a fast-paced industry.
• Opportunity to make decisions: Shape the company's roadmap and define your legacy.
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