Index Specialist – ESG/Sustainability – Research & Development

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Index Specialist – ESG/Sustainability – Research & Development role at ISS STOXX involves developing innovative passive quantitative strategies and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will be part of a global research team focusing on index research, design, and the development of thought leadership in sustainable investment. They will be responsible for creating competitive index solutions. ISS STOXX is a leading provider of research and technology solutions, with over 3,400 professionals worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients and helping them identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks.
Must have:
  • Postgraduate level or above in Quantitative finance background.
  • 2-5 years’ experience within financial markets.
  • Excellent technical skills in Python, SQL, and data manipulation.
  • Strong hands-on experience working with GCP.
Good to have:
  • Experiences working with ESG, Climate, or Sustainability data.

Job Details

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is growing! ISS STOXX is actively looking for an Index Specialist – ESG/Sustainability – Research & 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.

The successful candidate will be part of a global, dynamic and inclusive research team that are responsible for index research and design, developing thought leadership in the sustainability investment space and creating competitive index solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop tools and processes that facilitate the development of innovative passive quantitative strategies.

  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification:

  • Postgraduate level or above in Quantitative finance background. 

  • 2-5 years’ experience within financial markets

  • Excellent technical skills in Python, SQL and data manipulation. Strong hands-on experience working with GCP.

  • Good communication, writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, are advantageous.

Nice to have:

  • Experiences working with ESG, Climate, or Sustainability data, either in an industry role or in a research setting.

#ASSOCIATE

#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. 

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. 

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About The Company

ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, 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. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently.

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