Research Analyst, China Taiwan

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.

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 is preferred, but open to New Graduates
- 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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Research

What You Can Expect from Us

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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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