Index Product Research & Development Principal

ISS STOXX

London, United Kingdom
Quantitative finance background
Factor and sustainability equity indices
Python and sql coding experience
The Factor and Quantitative Index R&D team helps build and maintain systematic strategies by leveraging STOXX's flagship indices and Axioma's proprietary portfolio optimizer, factor-based risk models, and quantitative expertise

Job Summary

  • The Factor and Quantitative Index R&D team helps build and maintain systematic strategies by leveraging STOXX's flagship indices and Axioma's proprietary portfolio optimizer, factor-based risk models, and quantitative expertise.
  • The specialist will work closely with other members in the team on developing quantitative factor and sustainability (ESG and climate) equity indices at ISS-STOXX.
  • At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.

Matching Summary

The Factor and Quantitative Index R&D team helps build and maintain systematic strategies by leveraging STOXX's flagship indices and Axioma's proprietary portfolio optimizer, factor-based risk models, and quantitative expertise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Quantitative finance background
  • Factor and sustainability equity indices
  • Python and SQL coding experience
  • Axioma product offerings
  • REST APIs

Nice-to-have

  • Team player with collaborative skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to quickly understand approaches
  • Effective communication and documentation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years Axioma experience
  • Minimum five years Python/SQL experience
  • Advanced degree or CFA certification is a plus
  • Prior industry experience is a plus
  • Back testing passive quantitative strategies experience

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