Financial Data Analyst – EVA Research

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ISS STOXX is seeking a Financial Data Analyst with strong experience in valuation, financial modeling, and interpreting corporate performance, who can also leverage automation and data tools (Python, SQL, VBA) to improve efficiency. This role blends deep financial analysis using the EVA framework with smart use of technology for faster and more accurate insights. This role will join our ISS EVA Research Team in Goregaon (East), Mumbai.

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 EVA Financial 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 role also requires close interaction with external stakeholders (clients/prospects’ analyses/presentations) and internal stakeholders (Integrated Solutions, Sales, Product).

• Analyze company financial statements and apply EVA methodology to assess corporate performance.

• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancements of various EVA models and solutions – research changes and oversee the development/testing of the changes.

• Build, enhance, and maintain EVA-based equity and bond valuation models.

• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and comparative analysis to support investment decisions.

• Respond to client/internal queries on EVA results, explaining drivers and valuation implications.

• Leverage R/Python/SQL/VBA to enhance valuation models, automate analytical processes, and ensure data integrity.

• Contribute to research publications and client deliverables by interpreting EVA results in the context of industry trends and macroeconomic factors.

• Reporting to the co-Heads of Traditional Research.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, FinTech, Business Analytics or CFA preferred.

• 1-2 years in equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or valuation modeling (internships or projects in these areas will also be considered).

• Strong ability to interpret and analyze financial statements.

• Proficiency in Excel (including financial functions and modeling).

• Experience using R, Python, SQL, or VBA to improve analytical processes.

• Familiarity with EVA or other value-based performance metrics.

• Experience working with financial data providers (S&P Compustat, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.).

• 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.

• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and organized.

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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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