Research Associate

issgovernance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX in Mumbai seeks a Research Associate/Data Analyst to support US Research. You will manage client survey requests, QA data submissions, and resolve discrepancies using SPSS, Excel and BI tools. You’ll interact with client contacts and collaborate with the Data Operations team on QA findings to ensure accurate results.

The role offers exposure to sales, staffing, productivity, and industry trends across asset management and life insurance segments.

Qualifications

• University degree with academic distinction and 1–2 years of market research or related experience.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze statistical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management and multitasking.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collection by sending survey requests and tracking submissions.
• Review and finalize QA results for client survey submissions.
• Communicate data issues to client contacts and follow up as needed.
• Prepare final reporting using reporting portal, SPSS, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Support data restatements and ensure quality for finalization.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Excel

Power BI

SPSS

Communication skills

Education

University degree in relevant field

Tools

SPSS

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ISS STOXX is seeking Research Associate for their Market Intelligence division at Mumbai - Goregaon (E).

Overview

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join the Mumbai based Research team in support of our U.S. Research business. The Analyst will send client requests for surveys, review client survey submissions, and work with client data contacts to confirm their responses and resolve any discrepancies, analyze data & results in SPSS, excel and other database environments. Coverage will focus on a recurring series of sales and staffing benchmarking surveys & annual compensation surveys.

This individual will work under the guidance of the Project Manager - Data and Reporting, will collaborate with the ISS MI Research Data Operations team on their initial data QA findings, and will communicate with client data contacts on survey submission statuses and resolution of data issues. Additionally, the Analyst will gain broad exposure to sales, staffing, productivity & wholesaler trends across asset management, annuity, & life insurance.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the data collection process of sending the survey requests to all participating clients, follow up periodically to encourage timely client submissions, track submission status metrics, and elevate to the Production Engagement Specialist team as necessary.
• Review, interpret, and finalize Data Operations QA results for all client survey submissions in preparation for escalating data issues to client data contacts.
• Own outreach to client data contacts to collect survey submissions and effectively communicate data issues.
• Engage and follow up over email and sometimes phone call to clearly communicate specific data issues and encourage clients to resolve data issues in timely manner.
• Process clients' data restatements and ensure their restatements as well as any qualitative vetting responses are of acceptable quality to proceed with data finalization.
• Support Project Manager in preparing final reporting process of results using reporting portal, SPSS, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

University Degree with academic distinction with at least 1-2 years of relevant market research or related field experience.

• Strong quantitative skills and a passion for analyzing statistical data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to proactively manage time to achieve target dates.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with other teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with basic Excel formulas like VLOOKUP, SUM, AVERAGE.
• Experience with SPSS or another statistical program would be a plus.

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 Market Intelligence serves as a gateway to the global financial services industry, empowering market participants to assess target markets, identify opportunities for growth, and execute comprehensive go-to-market initiatives through a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, and industry-leading media brands.

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