About the Role

Indxx is expanding into fixed income indices, a relatively recent segment for the firm. We are looking for an experienced fixed income index professional to build this capability from the ground up. You will design, launch and manage benchmarks and thematic strategies across the index lifecycle, from methodology design and back-testing to go-live, rebalances and client support. You will also help shape the segments roadmap, processes and team.

Key Responsibilities Index Design & Development

- Design, develop and launch new fixed income indices across government, corporate, high yield, emerging market, ESG/thematic and maturity-based strategies, from concept and methodology drafting through back-testing and go-live.
- Perform back-testing and back-cast analysis, and build historical portfolios to evaluate performance, risk characteristics and methodology effectiveness.

• Monitor fixed income market trends and industry developments, and recommend methodology enhancements and new product opportunities.
- Support product and business teams on customized index requests and client-specific solutions.

Index Operations & Lifecycle Management

- Manage existing fixed income indices, including periodic and ad-hoc reviews, rebalances and reconstitutions.

• Assess bond eligibility including issuer, rating, maturity, outstanding amount, coupon type, currency and liquidity. • Monitor and process corporate actions and events, including calls, puts, tenders, redemptions, defaults and downgrades.
- Review and validate pricing, reference and analytics data from market data vendors.

- Prepare and publish index announcements covering reconstitutions,



rebalances and methodology updates.

Client Support & Collaboration

- Handle client queries and deliver accurate resolutions within defined timelines.
- Work with technology and data teams to automate index processes and improve controls.

Requirements Experience & Education

- 5-10 years of experience in fixed income index creation and management at an index provider, asset manager, financial services firm or consulting organization.
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. A Masters/MBA and/or CFA is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

- Robust understanding of fixed income instruments (sovereign/Treasuries, investment grade and high yield corporates, emerging market debt), yield curves, credit ratings and bond mathematics (yield, duration, convexity, spreads).
- Hands-on knowledge of index construction: eligibility screening, weighting and capping, rebalancing and total return calculation.
- Familiarity with fixed income corporate actions and market data sources such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE or FactSet.
- Strong fluency in Excel and databases. SQL and Python/R exposure is a plus.
- Understanding of ETFs and index-linked products.
- Knowledge of benchmark regulations (IOSCO Principles, EU BMR) is an added advantage.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong analytical and data-gathering skills with high attention to detail.
- Good business acumen and the ability to connect index design to client and product needs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client interactions independently.
- Comfortable building processes in a new, evolving business line.

📌 Fixed Income Index Lead (Index Creation & Management) (Gurugram)
🏢 Indexing Operations
📍 Gurugram