Corporate Governance Junior Research Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

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Corporate Governance Junior Research Analyst (3-month contract)

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Overview:

The ISS Governance Research team based in London is seeking a Junior Research Analyst. You will be guided by experienced research analysts and learn in-depth about U.K. corporate governance, gaining an understanding of what matters to companies and their shareholders, including technical terminology in the corporate governance and investment management field. The role will give you in-depth learning and experience of U.K corporate governance and shareholder voting, and also offer some further opportunities to learn more about other capital markets around the world.

Your main responsibilities will be to assist our experienced team of analysts in reviewing public companies' information and disclosures (including agendas of annual general meetings, annual reports and meeting materials) with regard to their corporate governance performance and proposals submitted for shareholder approval, and in analyzing the data and information as part of our well-structured research process, helping to produce research and recommendations for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior members of the UK research/custom research team by assisting in preparation of reports in line with ISS Voting Policy or investor-specific voting policy
• Analyse governance structures and performance of publicly listed companies and benchmark these against ISS Policy or investor specific-specific voting policy to provide ISS clients with appropriate analysis and recommendations
• Help prepare analysis including explaining the rationales for vote recommendations
• Gather and analyze data based on information in company public documents.
• Be part of a team engaging with many public companies and/or investors as part of our research process

Qualifications:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Law, Political Sciences or any related field
• An interest in corporate governance, capital markets, research and data analysis
• Strong critical thinking, analytical ability and numeracy skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, in particular MS Office Word and Excel
• An organised and structured mind to deal with sometimes large quantities of work and strict deadlines
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating with other team members
• Self-motivation and have a curious mindset
• The ability to take initiative with completing tasks to a high standard
• The ability to stay focused and thrive in a fast-paced environment, in particular during busy periods
• Fluent written English

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

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About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance's actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients' evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements.

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About Us

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world's leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX's expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.