Index Data Research Analyst

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ISS STOXX is hiring anIndex Data Research Analystto join the dynamic Index Data Research team for ourGurugram (Haryana)location.

Overview:

The team is responsible for the research of specific datasets and ensures its accuracy before being used in the maintenance of Indices under ISS STOXX Index mandate. The successful candidate will liaise with ISS STOXX Index Operations for day-to-day Index Data Research activities. The successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with various ISS STOXX stakeholders to ensure best practice and compliance with Index Operations Department activities new rules definition based on clients requirements and coordination of the automation processes with the IT department.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a high-performance team and support this team by applying knowledge and skills to a large number of routine and non-routine activities in the team and becoming involved in new interesting and challenging are numerous good reasons to work for us: responsibility at an early stage attractive social benefits an international working environment and a broad variety of career opportunities. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Should be aware of the data pointers like Shares and FF research Dividend research Foreign Ownership Limit research Withholding Tax research and Suspension research

• Understand the overall business structure of the company verify the ownership structure of various shareholders and make sure correct block/unblock rules are applied.

• Basic understanding of Corporate Actions including Stock Dividend Stock Splits Cash Dividend and Rights offering etc.

• Performing detailed analysis on any new data set onboardings and finalizing the vendors

• Having a good understanding of data vendor terminals like Thomson Reuters FactSet Bloomberg and EDI

• Displays a positive attitude towards work and understand the criticality of our business. Basic knowledge on the equity asset class will be an advantage

• Ability to work independently on strict deadlines eye for details

• Team player with an ability to work in challenging situations

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools especially PowerPoint word and Excel

• Excellent interpersonal and persuasion skills

• Innovative thinker with solution-oriented approach

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree from a reputed institute with 2-3 years of primary and secondary research experience.

• Experience in the financial research domain and understanding of Indexing industry would be preferred

• Experience in SQL and Python is a must.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a result-oriented team-driven organization.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation.

• 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).

• Be a team-player orientated attitude and ability to act as a proactive independent team player with hands-on mentality.

• Knowledge of market data vendors (i.e. Refinitiv Bloomberg SIX ICE etc.)

• Fluent in English both oral and written.

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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.

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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.

STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17000 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.

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