Junior Research Analyst - Governance (Fresh Graduates)

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OVERVIEW

ISS STOXX is hiring! We seek a Junior Research Analyst to join the Governance Research Team. The main responsibility is to analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by ISS' Research team. This position will be based in Ayala North Exchange Makati and will report to the lead of Research handling a specific market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research.

• Distill financial and corporate governance information to write research reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines.

• Maintain advanced understanding of compensation, board, and shareholder rights issues.

• Answer internal or external issuer queries on research reports and be able to discuss policy issues.

• Actively participate in various working committees and/or special projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

• Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related area

• Basic analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues

• Understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, and capital markets

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.

• Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Hybrid is the current work set-up but may be subject to change depending on business requirements.

• Amenable to work on extended hours (overtime, holiday & weekend work) during the Proxy Season.
   

Work Location & Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three (3) onsite working days per week

• Office location: 12th Floor, Ayala North Exchange Tower 2, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
   

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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       

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

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