Index Platform Product Owner / Business Analyst

ISS STOXX; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX in Gurugram seeks an Index Business Analyst to translate business requirements into actionable tasks for technology and operations teams, focusing on the index business and driving growth and efficiency.

You will document requirements, create process flow diagrams in Visio, work in JIRA, collaborate with R&D, Operations and Engineering, and help identify automation opportunities to support data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, IT, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the index business and financial markets.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience as business analysis, financial services, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio to create detailed flow diagrams and process maps.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Highly analytical mindset, with a passion for working with data to drive insights.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into structured solutions.
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
• Experience in project management or exposure to project-based work.
• Working knowledge of JIRA for project tracking and task management.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders, ensuring clarity and feasibility.
• Translate business needs into structured, actionable tasks for technology and operations teams.
• Create process flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio to visualize workflows and system interactions.
• Work within JIRA to track project progress, manage tasks, and coordinate with relevant teams (preferred).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, and Engineering, to support new product development and enhancements.
• Assist in project management activities, including tracking milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely execution.
• Facilitate communication between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and seamless implementation of solutions.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytical skills to evaluate business processes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Index business knowledge

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

SQL

Python

Multitasking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Translating requirements

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/IT

Tools

Microsoft Visio

JIRA

Job description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is seeking an Index Business Analyst to join our team for Gurugram location.

Overview

ISS STOXX is seeking an Index Business Analyst to join our team. This role is instrumental in understanding business requirements and translating them into actionable tasks for technology and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the index business, strong analytical skills, and experience working on business and technology-driven projects. This position is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to develop expertise in index-related processes while contributing to business growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders, ensuring clarity and feasibility.


• Translate business needs into structured, actionable tasks for technology and operations teams.


• Create process flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio to visualize workflows and system interactions.


• Work within JIRA to track project progress, manage tasks, and coordinate with relevant teams (preferred).


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, and Engineering, to support new product development and enhancements.


• Assist in project management activities, including tracking milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely execution.


• Facilitate communication between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and seamless implementation of solutions.


• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.


• Support data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytical skills to evaluate business processes and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, IT, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of the index business and financial markets.


• Minimum five years of relevant experience as business analysis, financial services, or a related field.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio to create detailed flow diagrams and process maps.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across business and technology functions.


• Highly analytical mindset, with a passion for working with data to drive insights.


• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.


• Ability to translate complex business requirements into structured solutions.


• Working knowledge of SQL and Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management or exposure to project-based work.


• Working knowledge of JIRA for project tracking and task management.

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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 grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

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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 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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