Associate, Index Data Research

You will represent a key growth area for the company and are expected to be a significant contributor and team player.

What you bring to ISS STOXX

Responsibilities

• Hold a master's degree in finance, economics or equivalent
• At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience in financial environment (preferable Index Business, Portfolio Business, Asset Managers, Primary and Secondary research) and a good understanding of Financial Markets environment, its working constraints and philosophy,
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and know-how in financial information and financial markets, including understandings of corporate actions impacts on an Index, data points like Shares and FF research, Dividend research, Foreign Ownership Limit research, Withholding Tax research and Suspension research
• Experience and track record in Corporate Actions management, Index Operations, Securities and listed companies Operations (Middle and back office), data analysis / cleansing, data processing rules and techniques is a plus
• Be able to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks time-efficient and autonomously in parallels and work on tight deadlines
• Be able to work and learn autonomously without minimum supervision and training (self-starter/self-learner)

Finally, you need to be a team player with good communication skills, highly motivated, flexible and solution-oriented with the following soft skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills: Fluency in English both oral and written (mandatory), a second European or Asian language would be a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Python and VBA programming skills would be a plus, ideally combined with database knowledge and SQL
• Good knowledge of reference and market data applications such as Refinitiv, Bloomberg, FactSet, SIX, ICE and EDI
• Ability to work independently with tight deadlines, quickly identify and report issues and problems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation
• Be a team-player, orientated attitude and ability to act as a proactive, independent team player with hands-on mentality
• Excellent communication skills

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

ISS STOXX Indices, including the renowned STOXX and DAX families, sets the standard for rules-based, transparent, and liquid benchmarks and indices. Our ready-made products and customized solutions are used by sophisticated institutional investors, ETF issuers, and providers of derivatives and structured products.

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