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    Index Specialist – ESG/Sustainability – Research & Development

    Apply locations London, UK Zug, Switzerland time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR_6592

    Let's be #BrilliantTogether

    Overview

    ISS STOXX is seeking an enthusiastic candidate with 2-5 years of experience to join the SI, Thematics and Strategy Index R&D team. In this role, you will develop new index concepts focusing on ESG, Climate and Sustainability.

    The successful candidate will be part of a global, dynamic and inclusive research team that are responsible for index research and design, developing thought leadership in the sustainability investment space and creating competitive index solutions. The role will also involve taking part in client meetings.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop innovative passive quantitative strategies focusing on ESG, Climate, or Sustainability.
    • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders

    Requirements:

    • Successful candidates should come from a quantitative finance background.
    • 2-5 years experience within Financial markets
    • The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset with a passion for cutting-edge portfolio construction
    • Education: Postgraduate level or above in a quantitative discipline
    • Good communication, writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, are advantageous.
    • Proficiency in Python, SQL and data manipulation skills

    Nice to have

    • Experiences in ESG, Climate, or Sustainability, either in an industry role or in a research setting.

    #LI-AV1 #STOXX

    What you can expect from us

    Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

    We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

    Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

    Let's 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 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 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 17,000 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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    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.

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