Corporate Governance Research Associate, UK Benchmark
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Overview
We are looking for a Corporate Governance Research Associate to be part of our UK Benchmark Team. The main responsibility is to perform and analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders’ meetings of publicly traded companies in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa markets.
Responsibilities
* Gain an understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research.
* Distill financial and corporate governance information to write high-level research reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS’ policy guidelines.
* Maintain an advanced understanding of compensation, board issues, and shareholder rights.
* Answer internal or external issuer queries on research reports and able to discuss policy issues.
* Actively take part in various working committees and/or special projects.
* Contribute to the timely publication of research reports and assist in updating ISS corporate governance policies.
* Participate in providing comprehensive training to the team with the aim of maintaining a thorough awareness of corporate governance standards in our market.
Qualifications
Training & Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
* Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related area.
* Must have at least 4 to 8 years of experience in corporate governance - understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, and capital markets.
* Have a high-level analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
* Ability to deal with large quantities of work to meet tight deadlines while still maintaining accuracy.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team-oriented environment.
* Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
Work Location & Schedule:
* The work schedule will either be 1:00PM to 10:00PM or 10:00AM to 7:00PM, Manila time.
* Amenable to work in Ayala North Exchange Makati and on a hybrid work set-up (3 days onsite per week).
What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
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.
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