Index Structurer, Italian Market

Location: Paris, France

Company

hirify.global operates financial markets and develops index solutions for institutional and issuer clients.

What you will do

• Design indices through data analysis, modeling, back-testing, rule creation, marketing material drafting, and operational handovers.
• Create thematic and systematic index strategies tailored to client needs and market trends.
• Partner with Index Sales on Italian-market client coverage, business development, and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare and pitch index ideas, participate in client meetings, presentations, and roadshows, and support discussions with banks, asset managers, insurers, and other financial institutions.
• Answer client questions about index rules, compositions, mechanisms, data providers, and methodologies.
• Develop new index solutions for Italian clients and ensure accurate handover to the operations team.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in indexation, portfolio construction, financial product development, structuring, trading, or a related quantitative role.
• Advanced Python is essential; intermediate knowledge of database architecture, data flows, and SQL is required.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, or FactSet.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and the Italian market, including local banks, asset managers, insurers, and structured products.
• Full professional proficiency in Italian and English is required.
• Master’s degree preferred in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance with a strong quantitative focus.

Nice to have

• Experience using data to develop thematic or investment ideas.
• Experience with IT systems and operational processes.
• Experience in client-facing roles, sales, structuring, or business development.

Culture & Benefits

• Client-facing role combining technical index structuring and commercial activities.
• Collaboration with Index Sales and operations teams.
• Direct interaction with institutional and issuer clients in the Italian market.
• Permanent employee position.