Junior Research Analyst - Corporate Governance Research (New Graduates)

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. in Makati is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to join the Corporate Governance Research team.

The role involves analyzing proxy statements and producing proxy analyses for shareholder meetings in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are new graduates with a strong foundation in economics, finance, or accounting, good analytical skills, and the ability to work in a team while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research.
• Basic analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues.
• Understanding of corporate governance issues and capital markets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Amenable to working extended hours (overtime, holiday & weekend work).
• Willing to work for a full-time contractual/temporary employment lasting 5 to 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research.
• Distill financial and corporate governance information to write research reports and issue proxy vote recommendations.
• Maintain advanced understanding of compensation, board, and shareholder rights issues.
• Answer issuer queries on research reports and discuss policy issues.
• Actively participate in various working committees and/or special projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Prioritizing multiple tasks

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Junior Research Analyst - Corporate Governance Research (New Graduates)Apply: Makati City, Philippines: Part time: Posted Today: JR\\_10419**OVERVIEW**ISS STOXX is hiring! We are seeking Junior Research Analyst to join the ISS STOXX Research Team. The main responsibility is to analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by ISS' Research team. This position will be based in Ayala North Exchange Makati and will report to the lead of Research handling a specific market.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Gain understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research.* Distill financial and corporate governance information to write research reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines.* Maintain advanced understanding of compensation, board, and shareholder rights issues.* Answer internal or external issuer queries on research reports and be able to discuss policy issues.* Actively participate in various working committees and/or special projects**QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent* Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related areas* Basic analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues* Understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, and capital markets* Strong oral and written communication skills* Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.* Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.* Average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel* Amenable to working on extended hours (overtime, holiday & weekend work) as needed by the business.* Willing to work for a full-time contractual/temporary employment that will last for 5 to 6 months.**WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE*** Amenable working on a dayshift schedule. Our office is located at 12/F Ayala North Exchange Tower 2, Makati.