Fixed Income Index Associate

ISS STOXX•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ISS STOXX is hiring an Index Associate for its Index Surveillance & Monitoring team within the Index Operations Department. Based in New York City, the role supports the configuration, calculation, monitoring, and dissemination of STOXX and DAX indices. The associate helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of index values through real-time market surveillance, oversight of third-party calculation agents, and other index operations and governance activities. The role also contributes to new index integrations, process enhancements, and automation projects in partnership with IT, while supporting daily operations and broader business objectives. It involves collaboration with colleagues across global locations to maintain a consistent, high-quality index management framework. The position offers the opportunity to work on operational and strategic initiatives in a growing area of the business. The role is eligible for a bonus or sales incentive. The position is being recruited only in New York City.

Requirements

1–2+ years of experience in a financial markets environment.
Strong understanding of financial markets, market data, and principles governing index and portfolio valuation.
Knowledge of corporate actions and their impact on index calculation methodologies.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work and learn independently with minimal supervision.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify, investigate, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams and functions.
Flexibility, motivation, a solution-oriented approach, and commitment to high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience in the index industry, asset management, portfolio management, product development, structuring, or related financial services fields.
Experience with fixed income portfolio management and valuation.
Experience in corporate actions management, index operations, securities operations, listed company operations, data analysis, data cleansing, or data processing techniques.
Proficiency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Portuguese.
Familiarity with market data platforms such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
Python, VBA, SQL, or database knowledge.

Responsibilities

Monitor real-time market data used in index calculations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of index values.
Conduct surveillance of index calculation processes and investigate potential issues or exceptions.
Oversee and coordinate with third-party calculation agents.
Support ownership research and provide timely, accurate information to clients through publications and notifications.
Contribute to integrating new index concepts into existing monitoring and surveillance frameworks.
Partner with IT and other stakeholders to identify and implement automation and process improvements.
Participate in day-to-day operational activities and longer-term strategic projects.
Collaborate with colleagues across global locations to support a consistent, high-quality index management framework.