Associate – Index Product Research and Development

Overview:

ISS STOXX is seeking an enthusiastic candidate with 2-5 years of experience to join the Sustainability Index R&D team in developing client-centric, innovative indices with a sustainability focus.

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
• Excellent opportunity for the right candidate with a strong interest in portfolio construction and a good understanding of financial markets.

Qualifications:

• Successful candidates should come from a quantitative finance background. Knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, time-series analysis)
• 2-5 years experience within quantitative finance or data science
• Excellent technical skills in Python, SQL and handling structured/un. Strong hands-on experience working with GCP.
• Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics or similar quantitative field from IITs/NITs or other leading institutes
• 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.

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.