2021 Junior Research Analyst

Position Overview

The main responsibility is to analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by ISS' Research team.

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
• Must be willing to work in Ayala North Exchange, Makati City