Junior Research Analyst - Governance & Proxy Research

ISS STOXX GmbH; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 692,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to join the ISS STOXX Research Team in Makati. The role focuses on analyzing proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of covered companies.

Your work includes distilling governance and financial information into research reports and proxy vote recommendations, under ISS policy guidelines, with emphasis on collaboration and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research.
• 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.

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

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial research

Corporate governance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Overtime availability

Education

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

Job description

ISS STOXX is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to join the ISS STOXX Research Team in Makati. The role focuses on analyzing proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of covered companies.

Your work includes distilling governance and financial information into research reports and proxy vote recommendations, under ISS policy guidelines, with emphasis on collaboration and deadlines.