Governance Research Analyst

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:
We are currently seeking a full-time Mandarin-speaking Governance Research Analyst. This position will be permanent and based in Sydney for the research and write-up of corporate governance and voting research for institutional shareholders of Chinese and Taiwanese companies publicly traded in the Greater China region and the United States.

Founded in 1985, the Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (“ISS”) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. With over 2,600 employees spread across 29 offices in 15 countries, ISS is today the world’s leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence and fund services, and events and editorial con

tent for institutional investors and corporations, globally.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze corporate governance and financial information to process data and write research reports on publicly traded companies in mainland China and Taiwan
- Issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings of the companies listed on stock exchanges in mainland China and Taiwan
- Develop market specific expertise in corporate governance, securities regulations, and proxy voting issues gathered through research and engagement with company executives, institutional investors, and government/regulatory/listing authorities
- 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 governance trends, emerging situations, and other governance-focused topics for internal and external clients
- Contribute to seasonal reviews, bulletin calls, and other client-focused governance research reports
- Answer internal/external client/corporate issuer queries on research reports and participate in discussions and development of ISS policy

Qualifications:

- 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
- 3-5 years of experience in research and analysis or any related fields
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese (both simplified and traditional) and English
- Experience in financial analysis and knowledge of corporate governance and proxy voting issues preferred
- Strong analytical ability, including financial statement 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
- Passion for corporate governance research Must have the proper work authorization in the country
- please indicate work eligibility in resume

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS. 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.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS

ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example.

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