Junior Research Analyst - Governance Research

About the role

ISS STOXX is hiring a Junior Research Analyst for its Governance Research team in Makati City. The main task is to analyse proxy statements so that proxy votes can be prepared for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by the research team. The position reports to the lead of Research for a specific market and is based at the Ayala North Exchange tower.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse proxy statements and complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of covered companies.
• Distil financial and corporate governance information into research reports and proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines.
• Maintain an advanced understanding of compensation, board and shareholder rights issues.
• Answer internal and external issuer queries on research reports and discuss policy issues.
• Take part in working committees and special projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent field.
• Knowledge of investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related areas.
• Understanding of corporate governance, corporate transactions and capital markets.
• Amenable to a day-shift schedule and to overtime, holiday and weekend work as needed.
• Willing to accept a full-time contractual/temporary position lasting 5 to 6 months.

Required skills

• Basic analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and organisation.
• Average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a team and to prioritise multiple tasks.