Senior Index Operations Associate at ISS STOXX

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Actions Research, Data Sourcing, Data Cleansing, Data Organizing, Ownership Data Management, Index Implementation, Index Maintenance, Client Communication, Analytical Skills, Conceptual Skills, Financial Markets Knowledge, Process Enhancement, Workflow Documentation, Teamwork, Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether ISS STOXX is Hiring! We are seeking Senior Index Operations Associate to join the Corporate Actions team within Index Operations Department. Index Operations is currently organized in 4 units defined as Index Surveillance and Monitoring, Index Review, Corporate Actions and Index Dividend Research across 6 locations (New-York, Frankfurt, Zug, Prague, Delhi 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. If you want to learn, climb, and shine at a company committed to you, then ISS STOXX might be the best move you’ll ever make. Responsibilities For our office in Hong-Kong, we are currently looking for a Senior Index Operations Associate in the Corporate Actions unit, with a strong background on Index Portfolio management. The overall successful candidate will be part of high-performing team and support the team by applying knowledge and skills to a large number of routine and non-routine activities. As a Senior Index Operations Associate, you will handle the research and implementation of corporate actions for equities (e.g. M&A activities, dividend payments, stock splits, spin-offs, etc.) and manage all the data associated to it, including sourcing, cleansing and organizing of corporate events, reference and ownership data. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing ownership research and providing accurate information to clients via publications and notifications. The role encompasses as well large number of routine and non-routine activities across Index Operations. In this role, you will use your creativity and industry expertise to participate in new, interesting and challenging projects as subject matter expert which will offer you the opportunity to get involved and provide solution to enhance or suggest new tools, specify requirements for technical development and test new applications/tools from end to end, and have a key role in the enhancement of processes and workflows documentation within the Index Operations team. You will represent a key growth area for the company and are expected to be a significant contributor and team player. Qualifications Hold a Master Degree in finance, economics or mathematics or equivalent. At least 5 years of professional experience in financial environment (preferable Index Business, Portfolio Business, Asset managers, Product Development or Structuring) and a good 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 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. Fluency in English both oral and written and a second Asian language such as Mandarin, Japanese, Korean is mandatory. A European language such as Spanish, French, Italian or German would be a plus. Python, Access and VBA programming skills would be a plus, ideally combined with database knowledge and SQL. 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 with minimum supervision and training (self-starter/self-learner). A team player with good communication skills, highly motivated, flexible and solution-oriented with the following soft skills. Good knowledge of reference and market data applications such as Refinitiv and Bloomberg. Ability to work independently with tight deadlines, quickly identify and report issues and problem. #LI-MJ1 #STOXX #ASSOCIATE #FINANCIALMARKET 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. Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/ Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) 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. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be #BrilliantTogether! ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Senior Index Operations Associate will handle the research and implementation of corporate actions for equities, managing all associated data including sourcing, cleansing, and organizing reference and ownership data. This role also involves overseeing ownership research and providing accurate information to clients via publications and notifications.