Director, Quantitative and Defined Outcome Strategies

The Head of Quantitative and Defined Outcome Strategies at FTSE Russell will lead the development, management, and strategic direction of quantitative investment strategies (QIS) and derivative-based strategies. This senior role demands deep expertise in systematic investment strategies, derivative pricing, and advanced risk management techniques. The role required a visionary professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to build and scale the business from the ground up, eventually growing a dedicated team.,

• Develop and execute the global strategy for quantitative and defined outcome strategies, aligning with FTSE Russell's overall business objectives.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to expand the product suite, focusing on QIS, derivatives, and defined outcome strategies.
• Drive innovation in index construction methodologies and the integration of derivative-based data and strategies.
• Develop Liquid Alternative Alpha strategies targeted at institutional and sophisticated wealth channels.
• Collaborate with IT in building an adapted front-to-back architecture, including back-testing, validation, calculation, and publication.
• Identify and integrate third-party data sets that are critical inputs for quantitative and defined outcome strategies.
• Establish partnerships with external data providers, academic institutions, asset managers, and quant companies for IP development and strategy enhancement.
• Leverage external data to enhance the performance and robustness of strategies.
• The role is highly client-facing and requires sourcing and originating opportunities in partnership with our client coverage group across regions.
• Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with clients to ensure that strategies are designed to optimize performance while preserving the integrity and representativeness of the strategies.
• Present and discuss thematic strategies and new techniques with clients to ensure strategies meet market demands and client needs.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote quantitative and defined outcome strategies.
• Author thought leadership pieces and contribute to industry publications through partnerships with equity and global research teams.
  
  Advanced degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in quantitative investment strategies, derivative-based strategy development, or a related quantitative finance role.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling quantitative and defined outcome strategy businesses or similar functions.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, systematic investment strategies, derivatives pricing, and advanced risk management techniques.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience in technology platform development and integration of third-party data sets.
• Experience in leading and scaling a quantitative investment strategy platform at an asset manager, index provider, or investment bank.
  
  LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
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