Research Analyst, China Taiwan

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Seeking a full-time Mandarin-speaking Governance Research Analyst based in Sydney. This role involves researching and writing corporate governance and voting research for institutional shareholders of Chinese and Taiwanese companies publicly traded in Greater China and the United States. The analyst will analyze corporate governance and financial data, issue proxy vote recommendations, develop market-specific expertise, engage with corporate executives and investors, and contribute to research reports and policy development. A passion for corporate governance research and strong analytical skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, law, economics, business, accounting, political science, or international relations, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese (simplified and traditional) and English
  • Strong analytical ability, including financial statement literacy and attention to detail
  • Goal-oriented and able to prioritize multiple objectives under tight deadlines
  • Strong organization skills, teamwork, and ability to work independently
  • Must have proper work authorization
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in a related field, MBA, or CFA qualifications or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in financial analysis and knowledge of corporate governance and proxy voting issues
Perks:
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job Details

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Mandarin-speaking Governance Research Analyst. This position will be permanent and based in Sydney for the research and write-up of corporate governance and voting research for institutional shareholders of Chinese and Taiwanese companies publicly traded in the Greater China region and the United States. 

ISS Governance offerings include objective governance research and recommendations, and end-to-end proxy voting and distribution solutions. Institutional clients have long turned to ISS to apply their corporate governance views, identify environmental, social, and governance risks, and manage their complete proxy voting needs on a global basis. ISS covers approximately 48,000 meetings in 115 markets yearly, delivering proxy research and vote recommendations while working closely with clients to execute more than 12.8 million ballots representing 5.4 trillion shares.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze corporate governance and financial information to process data and write research reports on publicly traded companies in mainland China and Taiwan
  • Issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings of the companies listed on stock exchanges in mainland China and Taiwan
  • Develop market specific expertise in corporate governance, securities regulations, and proxy voting issues gathered through research and engagement with company executives, institutional investors, and government/regulatory/listing authorities
  • Lead or participate in engagement meetings and calls with corporate executives, directors, and financial and legal advisors, as well as institutional investors, as part of research process on high profile or contentious shareholder meetings
  • Develop market overviews and generate research notes on developing governance trends, emerging situations, and other governance-focused topics for internal and external clients
  • Contribute to seasonal reviews, bulletin calls, and other client-focused governance research reports
  • Answer internal/external client/corporate issuer queries on research reports and participate in discussions and development of ISS policy

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as finance, law, economics, business, accounting, political science, and international relations, or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree in a related field or MBA or CFA qualifications or equivalent work experience preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in research and analysis or any related fields is preferred, but open to New Graduates
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese (both simplified and traditional) and English
  • Experience in financial analysis and knowledge of corporate governance and proxy voting issues preferred
  • Strong analytical ability, including financial statement literacy and attention to detail
  • Goal-oriented and comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritize, anticipate, and deliver multiple, sometimes competing objectives under tight deadlines
  • Strong organization skills, teamwork, and ability to work independently 
  • Passion for corporate governance research
  • Must have the proper work authorization in the country-- please indicate work eligibility in resume

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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.

 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

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       

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/      

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).  All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. 

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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.

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