Associate, Index Data Research

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking an Index Data Research Associate for Gurugram, India. You will source, validate and maintain high‑quality equity data to support index calculation, methodology, and dissemination. A master's in finance or economics, 2–3 years in financial data environments, and strong analytical skills are required.

Proficiency in Python/SQL and familiarity with major data platforms are valued. You will join a global team driving data integrity and market insights.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, economics or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial environments, preferably index business or asset management.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills in financial information and markets.
• Experience with corporate actions and data processing rules is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with proactive, independent work style.
• Strong communication skills in English; second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ownership research and related data quality checks.
• Assessing withholding tax implications for indices.
• Monitor equity trading suspension and inform clients via publications.
• Handle large volume of routine and non-routine Index Operations tasks.
• Contribute to new rules and data point definitions based on market needs.
• Propose automation solutions and specify technical requirements for development.
• Collaborate as a proactive team player in a growth area.

Skills

Ownership research

Withholding tax

Index Operations

Corporate Actions knowledge

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Education

Master's degree in finance or economics

Tools

Refinitiv

Bloomberg

FactSet

SIX

ICE

EDI

Microsoft Office

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

Overview

ISS Stoxx is seeking a Index Data Research Associate for its Index Data Research unit, with a strong background on equity data collection & analytical skills for Gurugram location. The role focused on sourcing, validating, and maintaining high-quality financial data that underpins index calculation and methodology. This role ensures data integrity across equity asset class and supports the timely and accurate configuration, calculation and dissemination of all indices, under ISS STOXX responsibility.

Responsibilities

• overseeing ownership research
• assessing withholding tax
• monitoring equity trading suspension and providing accurate information to clients via publications and notifications
• handling large number of routine and non-routine activities across Index Operations
• participating in new rules definition based on market requirements or anticipation of markets impacts, and analyzing market expectations with the definition of new data points
• providing automation processes solution, enhancing or suggesting new tools, specifying requirements for technical development and testing new applications/tools from end to end
• representing a key growth area for the company and expected to be a significant contributor and team player

What you bring to ISS STOXX

Hold a master's degree in finance, economics or equivalent

• At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience in financial environment (preferable Index Business, Portfolio Business, Asset Managers, Primary and Secondary research) and a good understanding of Financial Markets environment, its working constraints and philosophy
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and know-how in financial information and financial markets, including understandings of corporate actions impacts on an Index, data points like Shares and FF research, Dividend research, Foreign Ownership Limit research, Withholding Tax research and Suspension research
• Experience and track record in Corporate Actions management, Index Operations, Securities and listed companies Operations (Middle and back office), data analysis / cleansing, data processing rules and techniques is a plus
• Be able to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks time-efficient and autonomously in parallel and work on tight deadlines
• Be able to work and learn autonomously without minimum supervision and training (self-starter/self-learner)
• Finally, you need to be a team player with good communication skills, highly motivated, flexible and solution-oriented with the following soft skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills: Fluency in English both oral and written (mandatory). A second European or Asian language would be a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Python and VBA programming skills would be a plus, ideally combined with database knowledge and SQL
• Good knowledge of reference and market data applications such as Refinitiv, Bloomberg, FactSet, SIX, ICE and EDI
• Ability to work independently with tight deadlines, quickly identify and report issues and problems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation
• Be a team-player, orientated attitude and ability to act as a proactive, independent team player with hands-on mentality
• Excellent communication skills

What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you. Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

ISS STOXX Indices, including the renowned STOXX and DAX families, set the standard for rules-based, transparent, and liquid benchmarks and indices. Our ready-made products and customized solutions are used by sophisticated institutional investors, ETF issuers, and providers of derivatives and structured products.

ISS STOXX 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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