Research Analyst- Corporate Governance

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview

ISS STOXX is growing! We seek a Research Analyst to join our global research team based in Tokyo, Japan.

In this role, you will be responsible for issuing voting recommendations for Japanese shareholder meetings based on proxy circulars and other publicly available information, as well as supporting updates to operational tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Extract corporate governance information from proxy materials and other disclosures to issue vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines
• Summarize and analyze non-routine agenda items such as M&A proposals and shareholder proposals
• Summarize corporate scandals in English and consider reflecting them in vote recommendations
• Maintain, update, and create various operational tools and systems
• Maintain up to date knowledge, understanding of board, compensation, and shareholder rights issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree graduate (preferably has exposure or interested in learning about corporate governance, shareholder issues, or proxy voting issues)
• Has at least 2 years’ work experience in a corporate setup
• Strong writing and reading skills in Japanese and English are essential
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tools
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, as well as under tight deadlines
• Amenable to work in a hybrid setup (3 days in the office and 2 days' work from home per week)
• Amenable to working extended hours during the proxy seasons (overtime and weekend work during the months of February, March, May, and June)

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

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.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

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