Corporate Governance Research Analyst

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What you will do

ISS is looking for a talented and self-motivated research analyst to join our Nordics team in Stockholm, starting in July/August 2026. As a research analyst, you will be guided by our experienced analysts who will provide you with the training and practical skills needed to get off to a flying start.

As a Corporate Governance Research Analyst, you will become an integral part of the team with the crucial role of helping deliver analysis, data, research, and vote recommendations to our institutional shareholder clients, such as hedge/mutual funds, pension funds and other large asset managers. The work will take place both during the “proxy voting season”, a high tempo period when the annual general meetings of most publicly traded companies in the Nordics take place. During this period, our role is to support our clients in making well-informed voting decisions on the topics covered by the AGM, for example equity issuances, M&As, board elections, and executive compensation.

Outside the proxy season, you will do other analytical work and research, expanding expertise and supporting with optimizations and preparations for the next proxy season, alongside the continuous production of research reports for both annual and extraordinary general meetings.

As part of the ISS team, you will, along with others, analyze governance structures and performance of publicly listed companies and provide investors with the appropriate vote recommendations. In addition, you will gather publicly available data from publicly listed companies.

By leveraging analyst expertise on corporate governance, colored by constantly developing market trends, standards, client expectations and practices you and the team will prepare reports detailing the analyses and explaining why a particular vote recommendation was given.

What you will bring to ISS

· Fluent in English (both spoken and written).

· A minimum one of the following languages to a native standard: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish or Icelandic.

· A relevant bachelor's or master's degree in economics, Business, Finance, Law, or Political Sciences or in the process of obtaining such a degree.

· A prior experience in a relevant area will be considered as an advantage.

· A strong analytical ability, numeracy, strong oral and written communication skills.

· A strong reader with the ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player.

· An organized and structured mind who can reason logically under given parameters.

· An interest in ESG, capital markets and business.

But above all else we are most interested in the things that make you, you. The unique personal qualities, extracurricular activities and accomplishments that show who you are as a person and what value you could bring to the team.

What you will gain from this position:

· Develop a deeper understanding within the world of corporate governance and responsible investment.

· Receive in-depth training and specific skills to help fulfil your career aspirations.

· Expand your know-how and contribute significantly to client work that has real world impact.

· Make a difference and perform in a workplace of integrity and transparency.

· An ability to make nuanced, principled, and well-argued decisions based on a framework of rules and practices.

· Hands-on experience working with a global market leader.

Considering the broad range of proposals put forward during general meetings, you will gain valuable experience working on matters related to a wide range of topics spanning the financial markets, ESG, corporate and EU law

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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/

The Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (SACO) is a politically independent central organization for 22 unions comprising university graduates in Sweden. You are welcome to contact the local representatives of SACO at ISS-Ethix on [email protected]. However, note that no applications sent to this e-mail address will be accepted.

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