OVERVIEW:
ISS STOXX is hiring! We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our Global Meeting Services (GMS) team. Global Meeting Services (GMS) provides data support and services across markets worldwide, including but not limited to the United States, Canada, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia‑Pacific region.
The team continuously monitors and gathers relevant information on upcoming corporate action events—specifically shareholders’ meetings—where matters such as acquisitions, mergers, and the election of directors and auditors may be discussed. Meeting results are also collected.
All gathered information is accurately entered into the database, which is then used to generate reports for clients. This data further supports other teams in conducting additional research for the ultimate issuance of ISS Vote Recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor corporate action events such as shareholders’ meetings using various sources, including stock exchanges, regulatory agencies, company websites, EDGAR, SEDAR, and similar platforms.
- Procure relevant shareholder meeting documents such as the Annual Report, Notice of Meeting, Information Circular, Proxy Forms, and other Corporate Governance materials.
- Engage companies or issuers via email or phone when additional details are required.
- Collect meeting details including date, meeting type, record date, location, time, and voting instructions.
- Ascertain the correct securities (ISIN, SEDOL, CUSIP, and CINS) that have voting rights for the meeting.
- Extract and encode the meeting agenda into the database to inform clients of the resolutions to be voted on.
- Input accurate voting instructions, including valid vote options, market deadlines, and registrar details.
- Collect and encode meeting results into the database.
- Assist with other relevant projects as assigned from time to time.
- Investigate market-related issues raised by various internal teams.
- Address and resolve issues identified in daily reports.
- Ensure effective communication between GMS and other ISS teams to maintain smooth workflow.
- Respond promptly to queries from clients, issuers, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in various working committees and/or project initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or any related field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Strong problem‑solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Understanding corporate governance, corporate transactions, and capital markets is an advantage.
- Familiarity with AI tools and similar technologies is a plus.
Work Location & Schedule:
- Willing to work on a late midshift/graveyard shift schedule
- Amenable to working extended hours (including overtime, holidays, and weekends) during the Proxy Season.
- Willing to work onsite five (5) days a week for the first two months, then transition to a hybrid work setup thereafter (3 days onsite & 2 days’ work from home).
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What You Can Expect from Us
Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.
Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.
ISS STOXX Governance delivers comprehensive corporate governance research, analytics, and investor voting solutions supported by a global, high‑quality data set spanning diverse markets and topics. Our offerings equip investors with the depth and scale needed to meet evolving stewardship priorities. We provide flexible voting policy options, including fully customizable reports, backed by experienced research teams located worldwide, ensuring clients benefit from both global insight and local market expertise.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Understanding of corporate governance, corporate transactions, and capital markets
- Familiarity with AI tools and similar technologies
- Willingness to work a late midshift or graveyard shift
- Amenability to extended hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends during proxy season
- Willingness to work onsite five days per week initially, then transition to a hybrid schedule
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and has not been reviewed or approved by ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services).
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include a notably strong 401(k) match with a Safe Harbor contribution that stands out within the package. The retirement offering is regarded as a highlight relative to other elements of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are substantial components of the package. Time-away benefits are often described as a standout compared with other facets of compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive within the standard package. Health coverage is generally viewed as solid, albeit characterized as middle of the road in some descriptions.
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What We Do
Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
