Business Operations and Financial Planning Support

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS Stoxx’s Business Operations team partners closely with Senior Business Leaders and teams across Finance to lead business analysis, lead forecasting and planning, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with C-level executives and Business Heads.

We are looking for a fast learner, proactive, and hands-on contributor to participate in strategic discussions with the COO, CFO, and Senior Business Management. If you are a dynamic and motivated professional who is interested in gaining exposure to the different parts of ISS Stoxx’s business and working with a global team, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPORT

• Serve as a key financial and reporting partner and support for Senior Management
• Responsible for delivering monthly business performance with comprehensive analysis and interpretation and discussions of results to management team
• Management Reporting – Oversee the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual internal financial reports for presentation to Senior Management.
• Working closely with the Business heads to help in long term planning and decision making while analyzing financial data
• Financial Reporting – Assisting in the preparation of external financial reporting and analysis for both the company owners as well as debt holders
• Maintain and enhance budgeting and forecasting models to create business projections while working with Sales and Product teams
• Lead due diligence analysis on potential acquisition targets and drive financial analysis to make key decisions
• Preparing ad hoc financial analyses requested by Senior Management
• Ad hoc project based work as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate financial metrics and analytics to Senior Management and C-Level Executives who are in different time zones around the globe
• Strong analytical and data modeling skills; ability to challenge the numbers and differing views
• Extremely organized, detail oriented, proactive, and hardworking; a roll up your sleeves attitude. 
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at once while working closely with other team members
• Ability to work flexible hours depending on the needs of business located globally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional proficiency Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint is a must.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and SAP are a plus
• Hybrid working policy, with 3 days in New York office a requirement

Why Join Us?

• Location & Accessibility: Work in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located near Grand Central and Port Authority.

• Compensation & Perks:

  • Base salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year (based on experience and education).

  • Bonus & incentive eligibility.

  • Opportunity to grow within a highly respected financial organization.

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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.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com     

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We are proud to offer the following featured benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options
• Midtown - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority

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