Corporate Governance Research Analyst, Australia/nz

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Overview:
ISS is currently seeking a research analyst for a full-time role in Corporate Governance Research based in Sydney to cover the Australian and New Zealand markets. The responsibilities of the role will be primarily focused on ASX300 companies, working within the ISS Australian and New Zealand Research team to undertake analysis and prepare research reports and vote recommendations for institutional shareholders of companies in the S&P ASX300 Index. The role will include working closely with other ISS analysts, professionals, and experts, both locally and in other ISS offices around the world.

**Responsibilities**:
- Work as part of the ISS Australian and New Zealand Research team to distill financial, company and corporate governance information to prepare research reports and draft proxy vote recommendations based on ISS’ policy guidelines.- Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of compensation, board issues, and shareholder rights issues.- Answer internal, client and company query on research reports and discuss policy issues (after appropriate training).- Develop market expertise in Australian corporate governance practices, investment, and shareholder issues.- Collaborate with other ISS analysts and experts globally in contributing to ad hoc reports on topical and controversial issues in the Australian and international investment markets and in corporate governance practices locally and globally.- Work with ISS' global data, product, and analytics teams as part of the data capture and research function.- Opportunities to actively participate in various ISS working groups and/or special projects.

Qualifications:
- A possible role for recent graduates or post-graduates, although some experience in investment or financial research/analysis, law, corporate governance, executive compensation, investment, or business report writing, or other business-related areas is preferred and will be a clear advantage.- Bachelor's degree at a minimum. Degree or post -graduate qualification in Economics, Law, Finance, Accounting, or similar relevant area an advantage.- Analytical ability and financial understanding combined with a strong desire to learn and develop.- Strong oral and written communication skills.- Ability and desire to work within a team-oriented environment.- Good attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.- Moderate knowledge of MS Office and MS Excel an advantage.- Must be eligible to work/ have full working rights in the county.

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About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance 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. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients’ evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements.

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