Corporate Governance Research Associate
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
- Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research
- 4-8 years of experience in corporate governance
- High-level analytical and financial understanding
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to manage high workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
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Overview
We are looking for a Corporate Governance Research Associate to be part of our UK Benchmark Team. The main responsibility is to perform and analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders’ meetings of publicly traded companies in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa markets.
Responsibilities
Gain an understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research.
Distill financial and corporate governance information to write high-level research reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS’ policy guidelines.
Maintain an advanced understanding of compensation, board issues, and shareholder rights.
Answer internal or external issuer queries on research reports and able to discuss policy issues.
Actively take part in various working committees and/or special projects
Contribute to the timely publication of research reports and assist in updating ISS corporate governance policies.
Participate in providing comprehensive training to the team with the aim of maintaining a thorough awareness of corporate governance standards in our market.
Qualifications
Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related area
Must have at least 4 to 8 years of experience in corporate governance - understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, and capital markets.
Have a high-level analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to deal with large quantities of work to meet tight deadlines while still maintaining accuracy.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team-oriented environment.
Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
Work Location & Schedule:
The work schedule will either be 1:00PM to 10:00PM or 10:00AM to 7:00PM, Manila time.
Amenable to work in Ayala North Exchange Makati and on a hybrid work set-up (3 days onsite per week)
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
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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.
Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com
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