Junior Research Analyst (Rolling Intake)

Your role

ISS is seeking motivated individuals to join their team be fill the role of Junior Research Analyst in Makati, Philippines.

The role will be in-charge of analyzing corporate governance data and financial information and provide reports for institutional investors aligned with ISS voting policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing company reports, corporate governance data and financial information.
• Authoring detailed and well-reasoned written analyses on listed companies.
• Providing vote recommendations for shareholders' general meetings.
• Engaging in dialogue with senior representatives of large companies as part of the research process.
• Engaging with institutional investor client and other stakeholders.
• Discussing reports, and responding to questions, internally and externally.
• Contributing to the publication of research papers and to the development of ISS corporate governance policies.
• Developing an expertise in the UK market regarding corporate governance, investment, and shareholders' issues.
• Participating in debates on corporate governance and the implementation of the voting policy among team members and other research teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to various other bespoke projects outside of the normal day-to-day responsibilities.

About you

To be considered for the role, you must have these qualifications:

• Impeccable written English.
• Demonstrable ability to construct a well-reasoned and cogent analysis, in clear and sophisticated language.
• Interest in finance, investment management, and corporate governance topics.
• Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Political Sciences, International Relations, History or English.
• Confident, polished, and diplomatic verbal communication.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to absorb and distil large quantities of information.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiatives, and collaborate within a team.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office apps, especially Word and Excel).

Benefits

ISS offers a comprehensive benefits package for their employees including mental, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits and life insurance. Work-life balance is also a priority giving employees paid time off and the opportunity for hybrid work setup.

Training & development

ISS has a dedicated Learning and Development team committed to providing comprehensive training programs that create abundant opportunities for all. They recognize the importance of nurturing the whole person as a whole ensuring a broad spectrum of skills that empower team members to shape their career paths at ISS. They also have an internal knowledge sharing platform open to all employees called ISS University. This provides learning experiences that expands the expertise of their people, allowing them to thrive in their chosen paths, or to explore other fulfilling career options within ISS.

Source

• issgovernance.com
• glassdoor.com/issmanila