Junior Research Analyst: Proxy & Governance Insights

ISS STOXX GmbH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to join the Research Team in Makati. You will analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders meetings of ISS STOXX-covered issuers.

The role requires distilling governance and compensation information, writing reports, and providing proxy vote recommendations aligned with ISS policy guidelines, while collaborating with colleagues and handling ad-hoc inquiries.

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, corporate transactions, and capital markets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and prioritization.
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Amenable to working extended hours (overtime, holiday & weekend) as needed.
• 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 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

Analytical ability

Corporate governance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

Overtime availability

Full-time contract

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting

Job description

ISS STOXX is seeking a Junior Research Analyst to join the Research Team in Makati. You will analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders meetings of ISS STOXX-covered issuers.

The role requires distilling governance and compensation information, writing reports, and providing proxy vote recommendations aligned with ISS policy guidelines, while collaborating with colleagues and handling ad-hoc inquiries.