Analyst - Index Product Development

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ISS STOXX is growing! ISS STOXX is actively looking for an Analyst - 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:

For our office in India (Mumbai), as a part of the Product Development team, you will participate in the full development cycle including ideation, design, development, and presentations to the global product team leading up to the implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate with a strong background in factor research, index research, portfolio construction and a good understanding of financial markets, to join a high-performing team while actively driving the build-out of our Mumbai presence.

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

•  1-3 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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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

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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