Head of Governance Research and Development

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our governance research efforts in Asia, excluding Japan. As the Head of Research, Asia, you will be a pivotal contributor to our mission of empowering investors and shaping the future of corporate governance in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage high-performing governance research teams with specialized local market expertise.
  • Oversee ISS' benchmark governance research on public companies and shareholder meetings in Asia, excluding Japan, delivering independent, insightful, and contextual research reports and voting recommendations within required deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional investor clients, regulators, and other key stakeholders in the region.
  • Stay abreast of corporate governance, ESG, and other voting-related topics, policies, regulations, research, and best practices at both regional and global levels.
  • Identify and address issues with business-critical impact on operations and business reputation.
  • Respond to internal and external queries on research reports from key stakeholder groups, including ISS' international client base of institutional investors.
  • Participate in ISS' global policy development processes and contribute to the debate on corporate governance, ESG, and all voting policy-related matters.
  • Represent ISS at events, conferences, speaking engagements, and industry associations.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of leadership experience with management responsibility in a related or adjacent industry, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate governance and investor stewardship.
  • Understanding of the proxy advisory industry and its significance for institutional investors.
  • Strong familiarity with financial markets and the roles of asset owners, asset managers, regulators, policy makers, and other stakeholders within the investment stewardship ecosystem.
  • Extensive experience collaborating cross-functionally to manage stakeholders at all levels of seniority, with a background of working with diverse teams across global locations, including the Americas and Europe.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to distill and assimilate large quantities of information.
  • Excellent organizational and management skills, capable of both team and process management.
  • Organized and structured mind, with excellent time management skills: capable of handling multiple priorities and working under tight deadlines.
  • An advanced degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, Political Science, or a relevant field is desirable, though not essential if relevant professional experience is strong.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
About ISS

ISS 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. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion, and we are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

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