Analyst - Index Product Development

3 Months ago • 1-3 Years • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Analyst - Index Product Development will participate in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to development and presentations to the global product team. This role involves creating client-centric, high-quality index products. Responsibilities include factor research, index research, portfolio construction, and leveraging expertise in financial markets to contribute to the growth of the Mumbai office. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and programming skills in R and Python, database experience, and a deep understanding of investment theory and quantitative finance.
Must have:
  • Advanced degree in quantitative field
  • Strong programming skills (R, Python)
  • Experience with databases
  • Investment theory/quantitative finance knowledge
  • Probability and statistics expertise
Good to have:
  • Axioma/Barra Risk model knowledge
  • Machine learning/NLP experience
  • Time-series analysis skills

Job Details

About the job

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

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

#ANALYST

#STOXX

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.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Similar Jobs

Ubisoft - The Division Resurgence]– Lead System Designer (W/M/NB)

Ubisoft

Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior QA Engineer (Software)

The Walt Disney Company

Orlando, Florida, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Click Therapeutics - Data Privacy Intern

Click Therapeutics

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Ubisoft - QC Tester

Ubisoft

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
5 Days ago
The Walt Disney Company - Entertainment Technician - Full Time

The Walt Disney Company

Hong Kong (On-Site)
2 Months ago
PwC - Manager Audit - Financial Services

PwC

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Finance Transformation Manager

Keywords Studios (Player Support)

Ontario, Canada (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
PwC - Expert | FP&A

PwC

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Universal Music - Project Manager, Finance Creative Operations - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Universal Music

Miami Beach, Florida, United States (On-Site)
4 Days ago
Paytm - Accounting - Junior (CA Inter)

Paytm

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Omnissa - C++ Windows Internals Dev_MTS2/3 (2-7 Yrs)_Horizon Team

Omnissa

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Ubisoft - Lead System Designer - AAA / RPG Strategy

Ubisoft

Saint-Mandé, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)
4 Weeks ago
Pragma - Service Operations Specialist

Pragma

United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
Kolibri Games - Game Economy Designer

Kolibri Games

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
ByteDance - Senior Data Engineer, Global Payments

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
ByteDance - Product Solution Architect (Edge Cloud)

ByteDance

Singapore (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Studio Gobo - Technical Animator

Studio Gobo

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Wargaming - Senior Environment Artist (Unannounced Project)

Wargaming

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
King - Media and Comms Planning Manager

King

(On-Site)
1 Month ago
Respawn Entertainment - Principal Level Designer (Star Wars Jedi)

Respawn Entertainment

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Maharashtra, India

Cambridge Mobile Telematics - Software Engineer, Web Development

Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
InMobiInMobi - Director of Marketing, APAC - InMobi Advertising

InMobiInMobi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
PwC - Senior Associate_ GCP Data Engineer_D&A_Advisory_Bangalore

PwC

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Zeta - Sr. Associate Process & Compliance

Zeta

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Zeta - Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Zeta

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Luxoft - Senior Java Backend Developer - Microservices

Luxoft

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Nagarro - Associate Staff Engineer, QA Manual

Nagarro

India (Remote)
4 Months ago
Nielsen Holdings - Senior Python Software Engineer- P3

Nielsen Holdings

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
STAGE - Creative Content Manager - Movies ( Rajasthan)

STAGE

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
11 Months ago
PwC - IN-Manager_Energy_Decarbonization_Advisory_Gurgaon

PwC

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Finance Jobs

Animoca Brands - Financial Reporting Associate

Animoca Brands

Hong Kong (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
The Walt Disney Company - Finance Transformation Manager

The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Paytm - Accounting - Junior (CA Inter)

Paytm

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Paytm - Sales Team Lead - O&G Adjacent - Hyderabad

Paytm

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Token Metrics - Financial Analyst Intern (Vietnam-Remote)

Token Metrics

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Remote)
4 Months ago
Fluence - Commercial Finance Manager - Energy Storage - Americas

Fluence

Houston, Texas, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
PwC - Process Specialist in Tax Team with German

PwC

Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (Remote)
1 Month ago
PwC - Senior Associate Pension & Investment (Amsterdam, Rotterdam)

PwC

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
4 Months ago
PwC - Forensic - Senior Consultant

PwC

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Nagarro - SAP Cloud SD Senior Consultant (m/f/d)

Nagarro

Germany (Remote)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

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. is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation and exercises control over all benchmark administration processes within ISS STOXX.


ISS STOXX is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.

Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)

Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by STOXX

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug