Sanctions Research Analyst

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Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region
3-5 Years Experience
Fintech
The Role
The Sanctions Research Analyst conducts thorough desktop research on individuals and companies affected by national and multilateral sanctions, drafts detailed analytical reports, and participates in enhancing ESG product offerings.
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Overview:

Join ISS STOXX ESG’s Global Sanctions Sector as a Research Analyst and be part of our mission to enhance ESG research and investment products. Based in Manila, you will conduct in-depth research on individuals, companies, and corporate activities in the context of national and multilateral sanctions. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Comprehensive Research: Conduct thorough desktop research on individuals and companies designated under national and multilateral sanctions. Focus on individual and corporate involvement in activities covered by various sanctions frameworks. 

  • Analytical Reporting: Draft detailed research reports on these individuals and entities' activities, varying in length and depth, both independently and in collaboration with the team. 

  • Product Enhancement: Participate in team processes aimed at strengthening our ESG product offerings. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, conflict studies, or a related field. 

  • Relevant Experience: 2-4 years of experience in ESG research, technical writing, and a strong interest in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management. 

  • Research Skills: Solid writing and research skills with the ability to produce basic analyses. 

  • Knowledge Base: Experience or exposure to national or international sanctions, anti-money laundering, due diligence, and investigative report writing is highly desirable. 

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Interest in Business: A broad interest in the business and financial world. 

  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines. 

  • Methodical Approach: A methodical and thorough approach to work. 

 

If you are passionate about ESG research and want to contribute to a global leader in responsible investment products, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join ISS STOXX ESG’s Global Sanctions Sector! 

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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. 

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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. 

ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.  

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

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

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. 

The Company
HQ: Rockville, MD
2,115 Employees
On-site Workplace
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.

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