Index Product Research & Development Principal

ISS Market Intelligence

London, United Kingdom
Quantitative factor and sustainability equity indices
Maintain existing code and software processes
Manage existing book of indices
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 and 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 factor and sustainability equity indices
  • maintain existing code and software processes
  • manage existing book of indices
  • research factor and sustainable value propositions
  • deliver timely response to client inquiries
  • understand STOXX and Axioma products

Nice-to-have

  • team player with collaborative skills
  • leadership skills
  • ability to quickly understand existing approaches
  • effective communication and documentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years experience with Axioma products
  • Minimum five years coding experience in Python and SQL
  • Prior experience in back testing passive quantitative strategies
  • Advanced degree or professional certification is a plus
  • Prior Industry experience is a plus

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