Index Product Specialist

About Bullish Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include: Bullish Exchange - a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar. CoinDesk Indices - a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries. CoinDesk Data - a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics. CoinDesk Insights - a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology. Reports to: Head of Product & Research, CoinDesk Indices About CoinDesk Indices Since 2014, CoinDesk Indices has been at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, empowering investors globally. A portfolio company of the Bullish Group, its indices form the foundation of the world's largest digital asset products. CoinDesk Indices is regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and offers products across multi-asset indices, reference rates, and strategies. Flagships such as the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and the CoinDesk 20 Index set the industry standard for measuring, trading, and investing in digital assets. With tens of billions of dollars in benchmarked assets, CoinDesk Indices is a trusted partner. The Opportunity CoinDesk Indices is seeking an Index Product Specialist to build the next generation of financial products. This is a high-impact position where you'll be the strategic bridge across our most critical functions at the dynamic nexus of sales, index operations, quantitative research, and technology. Your expertise will be the unifying force across the entire product lifecycle, taking ideas from initial concept and rigorous definition all the way through launch, ongoing analysis, and strategic enhancement. Your work will shape products that help to define and structure the digital asset market. We're looking for a sharp, driven professional with in-depth knowledge of index products, methodologies, and financial markets. Success in this role demands exceptional data analysis skills and a meticulous eye for detail along with the ability to translate complex quantitative data into clear, actionable requirements. If you're driven to innovate, thrive in complexity, and have a passion for creating industry-leading financial products then we would like to hear from you What You'll Do: Index Product Development & Management Translate high-level concepts into detailed product specifications, including rules, data inputs, and precise calculation logic, ensuring industry adherence. Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, such as methodology documents, fact sheets, and presentation materials. Manage the backlog for new indices and enhancements, prioritizing features and initiatives based on strategic business value. Review and approve user stories, technical specifications and test cases while reporting on progress and adjusting the pipeline to meet business needs. Index Research, Analysis & Performance Testing Research and assess new product feasibility, data requirements, scale potential, market demand, and build/maintenance requirements. Support index back-testing and simulation by analyzing financial data (market data, corporate actions, and constituent-level data) Evaluate the impact of different data inputs and rules on index performance, characteristics, and turnover. Develop and maintain analyses and insights on CoinDesk Indices's flagship products (e.g., CoinDesk 20, CoinDesk 5) to support client requests Data Integrity & Validation: Perform rigorous quality assurance and validation of index calculations and data outputs. Identify and troubleshoot data anomalies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the index data. Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Analyze the competitive positioning of our products and identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulations in the index and ETF landscape. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between the sales and index operations teams, translating product definitions into clear, actionable requirements. Present index concepts, analysis, and performance to internal & external stakeholders Support Sales Leads by participating in client meetings and exchanging ideas. Coordinate & lead training sessions to ensure users are well versed in new products and features Collaborate with legal & compliance teams to ensure all product definitions meet regulatory requirements. What You Have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a quantitative field. 4+ years of experience in a product management, product specialist, or data analysis role within the financial services industry. Demonstrable experience with index-based products;ETFs, mutual funds, or structured products. Strong analytical & quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial data & market dynamics. Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages (e.g., Python, SQL, R, or similar). Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas for a wide range of audiences. Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $155,000 - $185,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience. Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.