Research Analyst (Financial Services)

2 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Research Analyst will be responsible for tracking product and distribution channel metrics, engaging with research participants, and contributing to research publications. They will conduct primary and secondary research on financial services trends, prepare factsheets, and support one-time engagements. The analyst will also be a team player, sharing knowledge and understanding of industry developments with the global research team. This role involves a basic understanding of financial products, data gathering through training, and contributing to research productions. The role offers opportunities to contribute to growing global research and analytical insights capital around the world.
Must have:
  • Understanding of financial products across the financial spectrum.
  • Experience in financial services or wealth management (preferred).
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Strong command and understanding of MS Excel.
Good to have:
  • Working knowledge of databases an asset.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

Job Details

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS-STOXX is Seeking for Research Analysts for their Market Intelligence Research division at Mumbai - Goregaon (E).  This represents an exciting opportunity to shape and make a significant contribution to the global research teams of ISS MI. The position of an Analyst on the Research Development team represents opens the door to different career pathways within MI Global Research organization.

Overview:

ISS MI provides critical data and insights to global asset managers, insurance companies, and distributors to help them make informed, strategic decisions to manage and grow their businesses. Through its combination of proprietary and integrated datasets, in-depth global research and trusted executive engagement, ISS MI delivers solutions for market sizing, competitor benchmarking, product strategy and opportunity identification across a wide range of financial products, including funds, annuities, insurance, mortgages, and other instruments. The ISS MI suite of solutions encompasses the industry-leading data platforms: Simfund, BrightScope, Local Market Share, Financial Clarity, as well as a full collection of global research and analytics services, including Investor Economics, Market Metrics, and Plan for Life.

ISS MI Research clients span a broad spectrum from major financial companies, including asset managers, banks, wealth managers, mutual fund companies, life insurers, and brokerage firms, to regulators, government agencies, and industry associations. Our research teams engage with multiple levels within our client organisations, ranging from analysts to C-suite business leaders, both as part of our research processes and through numerous individual and group client interactions.

We are a dynamic and intellectually curious team, with a passion for identifying and forecasting trends in the retail financial services industry. Becoming part of ISS opens a world of opportunities in the form of diverse career pathways and of participation in our multiple centers of excellence in research and analytical insights. The Analyst position will form an integral part of our global, as well as country-specific—US, Canadian and Australian—research operations, with exciting opportunities to contribute to growing our global research and analytical insights capital around the world.


Responsibilities:

The ongoing research responsibilities of the position feed into quarterly, semi-annual and annual subscription-based research publications, as well as being a key support for one-time engagements and research projects. The role involves ongoing tracking of product and distribution channel metrics, engaging with many research participants for both knowledge-building and client service perspectives.

Specifically, on a day-to-day basis the analyst's responsibilities could encompass the following:

  • Financial literacy – Should have a basic level of understanding of financial products across the financial spectrum (Banking, Insurance, Asset wealth management and Capital markets)

  • Develop necessary skillsets via training – Undergo training on data sources to collect information and produce content.

  • Information gathering: Conduct primary and secondary research on emerging trends in the financial services industry (esp. asset/wealth management, Insurance and Capital Markets, alternative private markets space. Compile a list of global trends, also covering ongoing tracking of industry metrics and developments.

  • Deliverables: Contribute to periodical research productions and other outputs as required by the global research team. Based on need, conduct competitive intelligence and prepare factsheets of players. Support for one-time engagements at ISS MI  by conducting requisite secondary research to produce the output.

  • Team player - Proactively share knowledge and understanding of industry developments with the global ISS MI Research team, on a formal and informal basis.

Individuals who join the ISS MI team will enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

  • A highly interactive, collegial, and supportive culture.

  • Unparalleled engagement with senior and C-suite executives at firms across the wealth management, banking, retirement and insurance fields.

Qualifications:

The ISS MI Research environment is best suited to self-starting, highly motivated individuals who can deal with the pressures of learning/researching, developing analyses and delivering research outputs within specific timelines.

Candidates should have:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree from a well-recognised university in economics, finance, commerce, or business administration. Other disciplines such as mathematics, statistics or social sciences will be considered in combination with experience.

  • 1-2 years’ experience in the financial services or wealth management industries would be preferred (though not necessary)

  • Must be proficient in standard office software (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

  • Strong command and understanding of MS Excel and working knowledge of databases an asset.

  • High attention to detail and data integrity.

  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

  • Sense of responsibility for deadlines and deliverables.

  • The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills.

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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. 

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards. 

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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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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