Position: Research Analyst

Organization: ISS

Location: Mumbai

Apply: https://issgovernance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ISScareers/job/Mumbai-India/Research-Analyst-4_JR_4290

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze corporate governance and financial information to process data and write proxy research reports on publicly traded companies in India, U.K., South Africa, and other markets
• Gain understanding of investment and shareholder issues through research, including analysis of corporate strategy and financial statements, and incorporating ISS' analytical frameworks and policy guidelines
• 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 trends, emerging situations, and other governance-focused topics for internal and external clients
• Contribute to seasonal reviews, bulletin calls, and other client-focused research reports
• Review the work, and contribute to the development, of research analysts across functional teams and regions
• Answer internal/external client/corporate issuer queries on research reports and participate in discussions and development of ISS policy

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND STRENGTHS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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
• Understanding of financial and non-financial investors' concerns, especially the role of corporate governance from an institutional investor's perspective
• Familiarity with regulatory filings and disclosure formats and requirements of listed stocks
• Experience and knowledge of corporate governance and proxy voting issues preferred
• Strong analytical ability, including financial and quantitative 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

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience of 1 to 4 years with a Governance Research or Proxy Advisory would be desirable