Index Associate (Corporate Actions - Operations)

Additional responsibilities include conducting ownership research, supporting index maintenance activities, and providing timely and accurate information to clients through publications and notifications.

In addition, you will contribute to strategic and operational initiatives as a subject matter expert, supporting process enhancements, workflow improvements, system development projects, requirements gathering, and end-to-end testing of new applications and tools. The role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvements across processes, controls, and operational documentation within the Index Operations function.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to a key growth area of the business while collaborating effectively with colleagues across global teams.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline

1-5 years of professional experience within Index Operations, Corporate Actions, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Product Development, Structuring, or a similar financial services environment

Strong understanding of financial markets and the impact of corporate actions on indices and investment products

Experience in Corporate Actions, Securities Operations, Index Operations, data management, data analysis, and data quality processes

Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Fluency in an additional Asian language such as Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean is required

Knowledge of an additional European language (Spanish, French, Italian, or German) would be considered an advantage

Experience using Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar market data platforms

Knowledge of Python, VBA, Access, SQL, or database technologies would be considered an advantage

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Flexible, solution-oriented, and detail-oriented approach to work

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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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