Senior Quantitative Index Developer

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is seeking a Senior Quantitative Index Developer to join their FTSE Russell Engineered Products and Indices team. This role combines software engineering expertise with quantitative finance, requiring strong Python development skills and deep understanding of financial markets. The position involves developing and optimizing quantitative investment strategies and indices, working with object-oriented programming principles to create efficient and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, from IT to sales, while driving innovation in index construction and derivatives-based strategies.

The role offers an opportunity to work at a leading global financial markets infrastructure provider with 25,000 employees across 65 countries. LSEG emphasizes a collaborative and creative culture, focusing on sustainable economic growth and the transition to net zero. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, and wellbeing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include implementing Python applications, optimizing codebases, writing index methodologies, and acting as a subject matter expert for clients. The position requires an advanced degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science, combined with strong Python programming skills and deep understanding of financial markets. This role is perfect for candidates who want to apply their technical skills in a dynamic financial environment while contributing to global market infrastructure development.