ETF Research Analyst

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
120K-130K Annually
Mid level
Cryptocurrency • NFT
The Role
Conducts fundamental and quantitative research across commodities, fixed income, and options-based ETF strategies. Responsibilities include monitoring markets, analyzing fund exposures and performance, maintaining datasets and reports, creating research content and visualizations, supporting client inquiries, and collaborating with product, distribution, and marketing teams. The role also contributes to presentations, webinars, competitive analysis, and potential product development while managing recurring and ad hoc research assignments.
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Role Summary

Global X ETFs is seeking an ETF Research Analyst to support research and content development across commodities, fixed income, and options-based strategies. This generalist role reports to and works directly with the VP, Director of Options & Income Research, contributing to market analysis, investment research, and educational materials supporting the firm's ETF lineup.

The ETF Research Analyst will take ownership of assigned research projects and recurring deliverables, with direction and review from the VP. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, an interest in developing expertise across the three coverage areas, and the ability to translate complex investment concepts into clear insights for internal teams, clients, and prospects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct fundamental and quantitative research across commodities, fixed income, and options-based strategies to support the research priorities established by the VP.

  • Monitor and synthesize market news, economic data, and investment research, including commodity supply and demand, interest rates and credit conditions, and volatility and derivatives activity.

  • Create and maintain research articles, market commentary, data visualizations, presentations, and other educational content for the firm's research library and distribution efforts, incorporating feedback from the VP.

  • Analyze ETF exposures, strategy mechanics, performance drivers, and risk/return tradeoffs, including the roles of commodity exposure, fixed income allocations, and options-based strategies in diversified portfolios.

  • Maintain research datasets, analytical tools, and recurring reports; verify calculations and source data to support accurate, well-substantiated research and timely updates.

  • Develop a strong understanding of ETF structure, mechanics, liquidity, and the competitive landscape, and explain these concepts clearly in research and educational materials.

  • Support responses to client and internal inquiries about fund methodologies, performance attribution, underlying exposures, and market developments, coordinating with the VP and relevant teams.

  • Collaborate with Product, Distribution, and Marketing on research supporting existing ETFs, competitive positioning, and potential new product opportunities.

  • Prepare materials and contribute to client meetings, webinars, and presentations under the VP's guidance, adapting explanations to audiences with varying levels of investment knowledge.

  • Manage regular and ad hoc research assignments, communicate progress and potential issues promptly, and meet agreed deadlines while upholding Global X's standards of collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in asset management, investment research, investment strategy, sales and trading, product research, or a related financial services role.

  • A foundation in financial markets and investment analysis, with experience in one or more of commodities, fixed income, or options-based strategies preferred and a willingness to build knowledge across all three.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise research and presentations for different audiences.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret financial and economic data, validate findings, and develop effective data visualizations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Bloomberg or other financial data platforms is a plus.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance recurring responsibilities and ad hoc requests, take initiative, and follow assignments through to completion.

  • A collaborative approach, receptiveness to feedback, and a commitment to continuously expanding technical knowledge and subject-matter expertise.

  • Progress toward, or an intention to pursue, the CFA designation is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 plus annual bonus

Global X does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.

Compensation & Benefits

Global X offers a competitive total compensation package, including base salary, annual performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits program:

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

  • Generous paid time off and company holidays

  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities

  • Hybrid work flexibility

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Wellness programs and employee assistance program (EAP)

About Global X

Global X was founded in 2008. For more than fifteen years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features a wide range of ETF strategies and more than $94 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. While we are distinguished for our thematic, income, and international ETFs, we also offer core and other funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.
Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group (Mirae Asset), a global leader in financial services, with $1 trillion in assets under management worldwide as of May 31, 2026. Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea,

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in asset management, investment research, investment strategy, sales and trading, product research, or a related financial services role
  • Foundation in financial markets and investment analysis
  • Experience in commodities, fixed income, or options-based strategies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear research and presentations
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret financial and economic data, validate findings, and develop data visualizations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg or other financial data platforms
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to balance recurring responsibilities and ad hoc requests, take initiative, and complete assignments
  • Collaborative approach and receptiveness to feedback
  • Commitment to continuously expanding technical knowledge and subject-matter expertise
  • Progress toward or intention to pursue the CFA designation
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
217 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features a wide range of ETFs, spanning disruptive technology, equity income, commodities, hard-to-access emerging markets, and more. Or simply put, we strive to offer investors something beyond ordinary. Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Global Investments, a Seoul-based global enterprise which offers asset management expertise worldwide. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at globalxetfs.com Important disclosures: globalxetfs.com/privacy-policy Global X ETFs is a trade name of Global X Management Company LLC and is not to be confused with Global X Funds, which is a separate legal entity with no employees.

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