Senior Investment Analyst Index Design

Shape the Future of Systematic Investing at WTW

WTW's Index Design team sits within our Investment Content team and is responsible for creating and evolving proprietary investment indexes used by institutional investors globally. With over $28 billion in assets tracking our index solutions across climate, thematic and factor-based strategies, this is an exciting opportunity to help design investment solutions that address real-world portfolio challenges.

As a Senior Investment Analyst, you will combine quantitative research, investment insight and technical expertise to develop innovative investment strategies, enhance existing indexes and build analytical solutions for sophisticated institutional investors. Joining a growing and highly visible team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of WTW's index capabilities.

The Role

You will work closely with investment, technology and industry specialists to support the design, implementation and continued evolution of systematic investment strategies and index-based solutions.

• Developing new investment strategies and enhancing the methodology of existing indexes.
• Monitoring index calculations, portfolio characteristics, performance and supporting data to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Building investment analytics, research and reporting to support portfolio construction and client decision-making.
• Designing bespoke quantitative solutions for sophisticated asset owners and institutional investors.
• Translating investment objectives and constraints into practical and scalable quantitative approaches.
• Partnering with investment, technology, operations and product teams to support successful solution delivery.
• Collaborating with index providers, data vendors, calculation agents and asset managers to support implementation.
• Conducting research to evaluate and improve index methodologies as markets, client needs and implementation approaches evolve.
• Developing, testing and maintaining quantitative tools and code used across research, reporting and implementation workflows.
• Working alongside WTW's quantitative research specialists and broader investment teams across asset classes.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Degree, or equivalent practical experience, in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Experience applying quantitative analysis to investment, financial or data-related challenges.
• Knowledge of systematic investing, portfolio construction and factor-based investment strategies.
• Programming experience in R or a similar language, with a willingness to further develop R expertise.
• Experience working with large datasets, databases and APIs to produce robust and repeatable analytical outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across technical and investment-focused teams.

Preferred

• Experience with financial market data platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet or similar tools.
• Experience developing reusable code libraries, analytical tools or research frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, Docker or Linux-based environments.
• Experience in index design, systematic investing, portfolio analytics or investment strategy research.
• Understanding of institutional investment clients and the practical delivery of investment solutions.

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Initial interviews with the hiring team
• Stage 3: Offer and onboarding

What We Offer
Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com