Research Associate- Wealth Management
Research Associate- Wealth Management
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Lets be #BrilliantTogether
ISS STOXX is looking for a Research Associate to join our Market Intelligence - Research Development team in Toronto. This presents an exciting opportunity to shape and make a significant contribution to the US research component of the Global Research team at ISS Market Intelligence (MI).
ISS MI provides critical data and insights to global asset managers insurance companies and distributors to help make informed strategic decisions to manage and grow their business. 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 organizations ranging from analysts to C-suite business leaders both as part of our research processes and through numerous individual and group client interactions.
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 focused on the US market. The role involves ongoing tracking of product and distribution channel metrics engaging with internal and external parties to build knowledge and deliver insight.
Specifically on a day-to-day basis the Research Associates responsibilities encompass the following:
Propose conceptualize and execute analyses to identify and present key trends
Develop engaging narratives based on ISS MIs US datasets that can be delivered through written video and presentation mediums
Leverage vast MI Research and Product capabilities in various geographies to expand the scope of MI US research build and present insights to broad industry audiences as well as executives and business unit leaders at MI clients and potential clients
Proactively expand MI Research industry networks and mobilize these relationships to generate intelligence and data capital for MI Research (both US and global industry coverage)
Support Head of Research Development and Global Head of Product in identifying and incubating new US data sets for MI US data and analytical solutions. Pro-actively share knowledge and understanding of industry developments with the broader 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 team thrives on the contributions of self-motivated individuals who are adept at managing research projects performing complex analysis and delivering results on schedule.
Candidates should have:
Bachelors degree in economics finance commerce or business administration. Other disciplines such as mathematics statistics or social sciences will be considered in combination with experience. Masters degree is a plus.
5 years of experience in wealth and/or asset management industries wealth and/or asset management experience preferred.
Comfortable with standard office software (MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint Access).
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of databases and assets.
Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and precision.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and positive relationships with team members.
Resourceful and agile with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and dynamic work environments.
Creative thinker who develops innovative solutions to complex challenges.
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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 growprofessionally and personally.
Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.
Lets empower collaborate and inspire.
Lets 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 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
