Index Data Research Analyst

Job Summary

ISS STOXX is hiring an Index Data Research Analyst to join the dynamic Index Data Research team for our Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.

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.

Responsibilities

• Dividend Data Validation: Searching for procuring and processing information about global companies on a regular basis using multiple methods, techniques, and sources (Data Vendors and internet Data research on Issuers Listed Companies in various languages). Investigate, challenge Data providers sources, and collaborate with them to ensure the integrity and timeliness of data (verification and challenge of provided information).

• Quality Assurance Controls: Perform regular audits and checks to maintain high data integrity, adhering to internal control frameworks and regulatory standards.

• Process Documentation Compliance: Maintain clear documentation of workflows and controls in line with EU BMR and IOSCO principles.

• Collaboration Communication: Work closely with global stakeholders and internal teams to resolve data discrepancies and support operational excellence.

• Project Participation: Contribute to team-wide initiatives and projects assigned from time to time, including automation, tool enhancements, and data quality improvements.

• Shift hours: This role requires working in rotational shifts, the shift timings are 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM IST (First Shift), 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST (Second Shift), and 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST (Third Shift).

  Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in finance, economics, data analysis, mathematics, or IT related subjects.

• Up to 2 years of Experience within Financial Markets Industry, Indices, and investment products Portfolio Management.

• Has strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and follow established guidelines.

• 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 MS Office applications; VBA, Python, SQL skills would be a plus.

• Knowledge of market data vendors (i.e., Refinitiv, Bloomberg, SIX, ICE etc.) would be a plus.

• Fluent in English both oral and written.

• Knowledge/ Fluent in a second language (Asian (Chinese, Japanese and or Korean) or European (French, Spanish, German) would be a strong advantage.

  Key Skills

• VBA

• Python

• SQL

• Data validation

• Data quality

• Documentation

• MS Office applications

• Market data vendors

• English

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