ISS STOXX Governance is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Research Analyst to join its Custom team. The Custom Research team partners with clients to fully optimize their corporate governance program through the provision of governance expertise as well as customized deliverables. Custom Research Analysts, working as members of regional teams, help clients develop and/or implement customized guidelines that reflect the clients' unique corporate governance philosophy. Using the Policy Engine, a data‑driven automation tool for base policy automation, in conjunction with analyst expertise on the subject of corporate governance, the Custom Research team provides clients with customized vote recommendations based on their respective proxy voting guidelines.As part of providing end‑to‑end management of client policies, the team keeps clients apprised of new trends and emerging proposals that have garnered increased interest in the investment community and assists clients in developing and implementing policies on these new issues. To this end, the team provides clients with tailored reports, including an annual custom policy matrix that captures voting instructions and procedures on proxy issues that are expected to be seen on ballots in the upcoming year, and policy gap analyses to identify areas in client policy that do not effectively address any particular corporate governance issue.ResponsibilitiesIssue insightful, grounded, well‑reasoned proxy vote recommendations and rationale based on client‑specific proxy voting guidelines for institutional investors based in Continental EuropeGather corporate governance data based on information in the company's public documentsActively work with institutional investors to help them update, develop, or formulate their proxy voting guidelinesComplete various client‑specific projectsResearch policy‑related issues, and support teammates in their completion of client projects as neededContribute to seasonal reviews, client calls, and client‑focused research reportsEngage with institutional investors and other market playersAnswer internal and external queries on research analyses, and discuss policies and vote recommendations as appropriateParticipate in and actively contribute to ISS Governance policy formulation and update effortsWork with Corporate Technology to develop, enhance, and test current and new applications that will benefit our clients, the department, and the company as a wholeWork closely with Sales and Account Management counterparts to ensure overall positive client experienceQualificationsMaster's degree in Law and/or Finance, Economics/Politics or equivalent through experiencePrevious experience in the proxy voting industry working with institutional investors is a plusStrong computer literacy with previous experience and excellent knowledge of MS OfficeStrong analytical abilities and comfort with ambiguityExcellent problem‑solving and judgment skillsExcellent English writing and oral communication skills, and the ability to formulate and support a position on an issueOrganizational skills, attention to detail, a self‑driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environmentAbility to work within a team‑oriented environment and communicate with various internal and external partiesWillingness to work long hours and weekends primarily during peak weeks (March, April, May, June), but on an as‑needed basis throughout the year as wellGood understanding of business technology, and experience working with technology in an operational contextInstitutional 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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