Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
ISS STOXX is growing! ISS STOXX
is actively looking for an Associate
- Index Product Development
to Join the Mumbai Team
(Goregaon East).
Overview:
ISS STOXX Group is a global index provider currently providing a cross-asset class index family of over 6,500 indices. The ISS STOXX Group is at the forefront of innovative Index design, continuously expanding its portfolio of sustainable and multi-asset class indices and operates on a global level.
The indices are licensed to the world's largest issuers of financial products, Asset owners and managers as well as to more than 500 companies around the world. Our Indices are used as the portfolio basis for ETFs, UCITS-compliant funds, Structured Products, futures, and options and for risk and performance measurement.
Within this construct, we are now seeking to hire Index Researchers under the Product Development team to develop client-centric and quality-focused products.
Responsibilities:
Develop tools and processes that facilitate the development of innovative passive quantitative strategies.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent opportunity for the right candidate with a strong interest in portfolio construction and a good understanding of financial markets.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Computer
Science/Statistics/Mathematics
or similar quantitative field from IITs/NITs or other leading institutes.
Familiarity with investment theory or quantitative finance in equities.
Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, time-series analysis)
Excellent
scientific/analytical
programming skills with experience in tools such as R, Python
Experience with database programming languages, and handling
structured/unstructured
data
Strong interest in financial markets and quantitative investment
Working knowledge of Axioma/ Barra Risk model is desirable
3-5 years of industry experience in Quant Development / Data Science roles
Creative, hardworking, self-motivated, high level of integrity, extreme attention to detail and quality standards
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team
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#STOXX
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients
identify
investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our
expertise
to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
STOXX® and DAX® indices
comprise
a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly
rules
-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50®, STOXX® Europe 600 and DAX®, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of
world
, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as
underlyings
for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation.
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https://www.issgovernance.com
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https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/
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