Product Specialist (Index)

Job Summary

• The role involves working at the intersection of business and technology to design, enhance, and scale automation-driven products and platforms across teams.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in product development/automation initiatives, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Domain with Index basic knowledge is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams (internal and external vendors) to develop and implement automation solutions and platforms
• Understand business requirements and translate them into product features, workflows, and technical specifications
• Support product lifecycle activities including requirement gathering, prioritization, testing, and rollout
• Work with the development team to define optimal technical solutions and implementation approaches
• Participate in and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validation of developed solutions
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend automation-led enhancements
• Contribute to defining product vision, roadmap, and strategy in collaboration with product owners
• Identify synergies across existing tools/products and support the creation of a unified product portfolio
• Ensure timely delivery of tasks with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or platform-led transformation roles within Index is preferred
• Strong understanding of index lifecycle (design, onboarding, backtesting, calculation, rebalancing, reporting) and cross-asset coverage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and technology vendors to drive end-to-end development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within timelines
• Certifications such as Certified Product Owner (CSPO), AI/ ML or equivalent is an additive thing