Economic Value Added Data Analyst

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is seeking to hire an EVA Data Analyst to join our ISS EVA Research Team in Mumbai. This is a techno-functional role that blends the domains of financial analysis, programming, and data analysis. You will primarily use the technologies such as Python/R/VBA/Excel and MS SQL as tools to assist you in your day-to-day activities.

Overview

Sustainability Research, a division of ISS STOXX, provides a wide range of market-leading research, ratings, and screening solutions for investors to develop policies, practices, and engagement criteria for their portfolio holdings. Part of the Sustainability Research Integrated Solutions business, the Traditional Research team is responsible for the ISS Economic Value Added (EVA) solution, which provides investors with a differentiated approach to the investment decision process. ISS EVA is an established standard in measuring, analyzing, projecting, valuing, and discounting a firm’s underlying economic profit rather than its accounting profit. With coverage of 29,000+ public companies, this solution enables investors to measure, analyze, and value corporate performance and inform investing decisions. The ISS EVA platform allows investors to parse through thousands of companies globally with comparable accounting adjustments to drive informed investment decision making on a systematic basis.

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will be an integral member of the global research team and work to support research efforts, client requests, and bespoke analysis across all areas of EVA. The also requires a close interaction with external stakeholders (clients/prospects’ analyses/presentations) and internal stakeholders (Integrated Solutions, Sales, Product).

• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancements of various EVA models and solutions.
• Support all client/internal questions related to EVA calculations.
• Implement changes/enhancements in the EVA model – research changes and oversee the development/testing of the changes.
• Work with Excel- and VBA-based equity/bond valuation models.
• Check the accuracy of models with Python/R scripts.
• Develop and execute SQL queries for tracing and reconciliation of EVA numbers within models/databases.
• Solution deployment and release management.
• Independent verification of various EVA analytical models.
• Reporting to the co-Heads of Traditional Research.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Finance, Economics, FinTech, Business Analytics or CFA preferred.
• Hands-on experience in analytical programming using SQL/Python/R/VBA in the context of data manipulation, transformation, wrangling, or analysis.
• Around 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Experience of working on data provided by data vendors such as S&P Compustat, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, FactSet, or Thomson Reuters will be an advantage.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with global business and technical teams.
• Self-starter and quick learner.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment independently with little supervision.
• Broad understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis, valuation theory and practice, and the cost of capital.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and organised.

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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.

The ISS ESG unit also provides institutions with an established standard in measuring, analyzing, projecting, valuing, and discounting a firm’s underlying economic profit through the provision of Economic Value Added (EVA).

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