Research Associate (China Corp Governance) *Work From Home Anywhere in Malaysia*

CGI Glass Lewis; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate governance research firm is seeking Research Associates to work from home in Malaysia. Looking for individuals interested in corporate governance and investment stewardship. The role involves researching publicly-listed companies in China, analysing governance practices, and assisting institutional investors. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree and strong English and Mandarin skills. This temporary full-time position offers excellent entry-level experience in the field of corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical writing and research skills focused on qualitative analysis.
• Ability to quickly summarise complex subjects and process data accurately.
• Genuine interest in corporate law and finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corporate governance research on Chinese companies.
• Draft recommendations on voting at shareholder meetings.
• Analyse governance practices under supervision.

Skills

Analytical writing

Research skills

English writing

Mandarin reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in corporate law, accounting or finance

Job description

Research Associate (China Corp Governance) *Work From Home Anywhere in Malaysia*

We are currently looking for multiple Research Associates to join our China Markets Research Team. You will work from home remotely with colleagues in Sydney, Australia as well as throughout Malaysia. Candidates from all over Malaysia are encouraged to apply. Both English and Mandarin language skills are required.

There are seven temporary full-time positions (starting mid-February through to June), and successful candidates who perform well in the role may be offered extended contracts or permanent positions.

Position Description

Ideal for an individual seeking an entry-level position in corporate governance and/or investment stewardship.

As a member of the Proxy Research team, you will conduct corporate governance research on publicly-listed companies in mainland China and/or on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and make draft recommendations to institutional investors on how they should vote at their portfolio companies' shareholder meetings. You will comb through publicly disclosed information (e.g. stock exchange announcements including annual reports and notices of meeting, company press releases, news articles, etc.) to collect corporate governance-related data on each company to which you have been assigned. Then, working under close supervision from the team's analysts, you will analyse each company's governance practices within a policy-based framework of market best practices. The bulk of your time will be spent analysing company board and governance structures and reviewing proposals up for vote at shareholder meetings. This role does not involve a significant amount of quantitative analysis but requires an ability to understand and identify what is being disclosed as much as what is being omitted.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about corporate governance frameworks, to research publicly-traded companies, including their directors, and to work at the forefront of the corporate governance and investment stewardship field.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field such as corporate law, accounting or finance.
• Excellent English writing skills, as well as business-level Mandarin reading skills (simplified and/or traditional).
• Strong analytical writing and research skills (emphasis on qualitative analysis).
• Ability to quickly comprehend and summarise complex subjects.
• Ability to process data quickly and accurately.
• Must work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Genuine interest or knowledge of corporate law, regulation and finance.

Preferred

• Native or business level English and Mandarin oral fluency.
• Good understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Work experience conducting qualitative analysis and writing research reports.
• A keen interest in corporate governance issues at listed companies will be looked upon favourably. This may include company board structures, director independence, employee incentive plans, and capital raisings.

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