Job Description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX isseekingan enthusiasticearly‑careerquantitative professionalto join the Thematic Index Research & Development team. This role sits at the core ofindexmethodologydesign,backtesting, andclient‑drivenindex development, with a strong emphasis onrules‑basedequity index construction

The successful candidate will join a global, collaborative, and inclusive research team responsible for designing, testing, documenting, and iterating thematic indices before launch, while also contributing to thought leadership in the thematic investing space. This is ahands‑onrole with a clearly defined learning curve, offering the opportunity to work on innovative,client‑driventhematic indices at the intersection of rigorous research andreal‑worldinvestment products.

Supported by a collaborative, international team culture with strong mentoring. The role provides a clear development path from execution to full ownership of index development projects, enabling the individual to build deepexpertisein indexmethodologydesign and portfolio construction while contributing directly to solutions used by global investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, andbacktestrules‑basedthematic equity indices, including portfolio construction logic, rebalancing rules, and eligibility criteria

• DevelopPython‑basedresearch tools, analytics, and workflowsto support index construction,backtesting, andmethodologyanalysis

• Translate investment ideas into transparent, systematic index methodologies, working closely with senior researchers

• Prepare index documentation and research materials, includingmethodologys, positioning papers, and internal governance materials

• Conduct impact analyses formethodologychangesand support internal index governance discussions

• Collaborate closely with sales, product, and client coverage teams, acting as the research interface once a client mandate progresses into index design

• Engage directly with clients as responsibilities grow, contributing to discussions on index design choices andtrade‑offs

• Take progressive ownership of projects, with the expectation ofleading index development initiatives independently after the first year

Learning Curve & Growth

• First months:onboarding, learning internal tools, datasets, and index frameworks

• 6 months:independent execution ofbacktestsandmethodologyanalysis

• 12 months:end‑to‑endownership of index development projects, including client interaction

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’sor PhD preferred) inEconomics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative discipline

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience , or a strong quantitative academic background with limited industry experience

• Solid understanding offinancial markets with a focus on equities

• Strong interest inrules‑basedinvestment strategies and portfolio construction

• Stronghands‑onexperience in Python, used for data analysis,backtesting, and quantitative research

• Experience working with structured datasets and applying systematic logic to investment problems

• Ability to writeclear,well‑structured, and maintainable research code

• Strongverbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability toexplain quantitative and technical concepts tonon‑technicalstakeholders, including sales teams and clients

• Confidence in contributing toclient discussions and internal presentations as experience grows

PreferredQualifications

• Experience inindexing, quantitative asset management, investment research, or systematic strategy development

• Prior domainexpertisein specific thematic datasets

• Working knowledge ofSQL or willingness to learn

• Exposure tocloud environments (GCP or similar) –not mandatory; tools can be learned internally

• Foundational knowledge of probability, statistics, andtime‑seriesanalysis

• Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics is a plus,but not a core requirement for the role
  

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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.

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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