Lets be #BrilliantTogether

We are seeking a Research Lead for the ISS STOXX Research Institute.

The ISS STOXX Research Institute is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge actionable insights for our global investor clients by capitalizing on our full suite of proprietary data and solutions and informed by the latest ideas in the market.The research lead responsibilities include developing thought-leadership front-office client engagements and help build and expand strategic collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

Research and analysis:

• Develop thought leadership and insights pieces leveraging ISS ESG data and analytics. This will include extensive primary and secondary research on sustainability and governance topics

Stakeholder engagement:

• Participate in client meetings and conferences as a subject matter expert.

• Support relationship building with clients and prospects academic institutions experts and industry leaders to help elevate our brand and inform insights case studies and new perspectives on the subject matter.

Internal collaboration and coordination:

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and senior leaders to develop research case studies and other insights.

• Contribute to an engaging positive and collaborative working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree or PHD on relevant fields in financial markets investment management and/or sustainable finance.

• Demonstrated interest and/or background in sustainability & governance.

• Excellent English language skills both written and oral.

• 2-4 years of experience in research and analytics both quantitative and qualitative.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customer-first attitude.

• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative flexible and innovative team across different locations.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines.

• Have a can-do attitude and a self-driven work ethic.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel PowerPoint and Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA certification

• Portfolio of published research

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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 Sustainability Solutionsenable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices engage on responsible investment issues and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS Sustainability Solutionsalso provides climate data analytics and advisory services to help financial market participants understand measure and act on climate-related risks across all asset addition our solutionscover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.

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