ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services)

Research Assistant (Temps)- Korean Speaker

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Tokyo

In-Office

Entry level

Fintech

The Role

The Research Assistant will collect data, perform analysis for corporate governance, and prepare reports for shareholder meetings in Korea, collaborating with the team in a high-pressure environment.

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Overview:

ISS STOXX is seeking full-time Research Assistants for the upcoming Korean Annual General Meeting season in 2026. This position will be based in Tokyo and would run Mid of January-End of March 2026.

Responsibilities:

•Collect data and perform corporate governance and financial analysis to issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings of publicly listed companies in Korea;

•Work independently and collaborate with the team to produce research reports under strict timeline;

•Handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment;

•Engage with company representatives, if needed.

Qualifications:

•Economics, finance, business, law, or political science preferred but ALL disciplines are welcome;

•Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately;

•Goal-oriented, detail-oriented, analytical, self-driven and a true team player;

•Possesses a keen sense of judgment and organizational skills;

•High proficiency in Korean and English;

•Proficient in the use of web-based and Microsoft Office applications

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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.

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The Company

HQ: Rockville, MD

2,115 Employees

Year Founded: 1985

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.