Index Research & Development Analyst (ESG/Sustainability)

ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services • London, England • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

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In the Sustainability Index R&D team, you willdesign and develop investable index strategies focused on ESG, Climate and Sustainability.

The successful candidate will be part of a global, dynamic research team responsible fordeveloping index methodologies, conducting quantitative research, and delivering client-driven solutions. The role will also involveparticipation in client projects, including discussions around index design and methodology.
 

In addition, you willwork across a broad range of sustainability-driven investment solutions, including ESG and exclusion-based strategies, climate transition and Paris-aligned indices, optimization-based portfolios balancing sustainability objectives and tracking error, as well as emerging areas such as SDG, biodiversity, and regulatory-driven frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and backtest quantitative index methodologies incorporating ESG, climate, and sus...