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ISS STOXX is Hiring! We seeks an Index Associate to join the Index Surveillance & Monitoring team within Index Operations Department.
The Index Operations is currently organized in 3 units defined as Index Surveillance and Monitoring, Index Review, and Corporate Actions across 5 locations (New-York, Frankfurt, Zug, Prague and Hong-Kong) and is responsible for any day to day activities related to the maintenance of indices under STOXX mandates. Index Operations activities covers indices such as EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 50, STOXX Europe 600, as well as DAX indices, the Bulgarian Exchange Indices, and Customized Indices. The Index Operations teams are also involved in any Strategic Projects where expertise on Index implementation, maintenance, regulations and customer interface are required.
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ResponsibilitiesFor our office in New York City, we are currently looking for an Index Associate in the Index Surveillance & Monitoring unit, with a strong background on Fixed Income asset class and Indices. The candidate will be part of the dynamic Index Surveillance & Monitoring team that is located in 3 different locations.
As Fixed Income Index Associate, you will focus on the configuration, calculation and dissemination of all indices, and in particular Fixed Income Indices, under ISS STOXX responsibility, i.e. monitor in real time exchange prices used for the calculation of indices, perform any tasks related to the Surveillance of Index Calculation and its accuracy, supervise third party calculation agents. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: overseeing ownership research; providing accurate information to clients via publications and notifications.
In this role, you will use your creativity and industry expertise to participate in new, interesting and challenging projects such as the definition and integration of new Fixed Income index concepts into the regular index monitoring and surveillance activities, coordination of the automation processes with the IT department and perform large number of routine and non-routine activities in the team and also becoming involved in strategic projects.
You will represent a key growth area for the company and are expected to be a significant contributor and team player.
What You Bring To ISS STOXX

• Hold a Master Degree in finance, economics or mathematics or equivalent
• At least 1 to 2 years of professional experience in financial environment (preferable Index Business, Portfolio Business, Asset managers, Product Development or Structuring) and have the understandings 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
• Experience in Fixed Income portfolio management and valuation
• 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 parallels and work on tight deadlines.
• Be able to work and learn autonomously without minimum of 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 skills

• Fluency in English both oral and written (mandatory), a second language such as Spanish or Portuguese would be a plus
• Python, Access 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
• Ability to work independently with tight deadlines, quickly identify and report issues and problem

This role is only being recruited in New York City.
Base salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $80,000 - $105,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.
The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.
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About ISS STOXXISS 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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• Medical, Dental, and Vision – multiple PPO plans to choose from
• 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match up to 9% inclusive of Safe Harbor contribution
• FSA and Commuter benefit programs
• Generous Paid Time Off (annualized minimum of 20 days vacation, 11 holidays, and separate paid sick leave)
• Flexible Work & Hybrid policies
• Paid Parental Leave
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