Junior Research Analyst - Governance Research (Fresh Graduates)

About the role

ISS STOXX is hiring a Junior Research Analyst for its Governance Research team, based in Ayala North Exchange Tower 2, Makati. The analyst analyzes proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by the team, reporting to the lead of Research for a specific market. The position is open to fresh graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze proxy statements and complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of covered companies.
• Gather investment and shareholder issues through fundamental research and distill 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 extended hours (overtime, holidays and weekends) 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, organization and prioritization.
• Ability to work in a team and average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.