Junior Research Analyst: Proxy & Governance Research

ISS STOXX GmbH; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This position will be based in Ayala North Exchange Makati and reports to the lead of Research handling a specific market. The role requires understanding of governance, finance, and capital markets, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

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.

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

Analytical ability

Corporate governance

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

This position will be based in Ayala North Exchange Makati and reports to the lead of Research handling a specific market. The role requires understanding of governance, finance, and capital markets, with strong communication and teamwork skills.