German Research Analyst

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS is immediately seeking a Research Analyst for the Germanic region. You will analyze corporate governance and financial information and write research reports on publicly traded companies in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, based on ISS' voting guidelines. The position will be based in Berlin.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze corporate governance and financial information to write detailed research reports on publicly traded companies

• Issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings

• Engage with companies and institutional investors on shareholder meetings

• Answer internal/external queries on research reports

• Contribute articles to regular ISS publications

• Assist with policy formulation

• Participate in various projects and development opportunities

• Develop market expertise in corporate governance, investment and shareholder issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good understanding of finance/capital markets and corporate governance, preferably with prior experience in corporate governance/investment analysis/research with a focus on the Germanic markets

• Relevant Masters' degree, e.g. law, economics, finance, business or political science

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German and/or French is a plus

• Very strong oral and written communication skills

• Very strong analytical ability, with the ability to assimilate large quantities of information

• Excellent eye for detail

• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also working successfully in a team environment

• Organized and structured mind, with excellent time management skills: able to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines, particularly during the season of Germanic general meetings.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. 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 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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