Product Specialist (Index)

Job description

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