Research Analyst

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Overview

Perform research and analyze proxy statements to complete proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies covered by ISS' Research team.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment research and proxy analyses for shareholders' meetings of publicly traded companies in the Latin American markets.
• Develop market expertise in corporate governance, investment, and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research and engagement with company executives, institutional investors, and various organizations and government/regulatory/listing authorities.
• Read and understand filings (in Spanish) and distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information to draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations (in English) based on ISS' policy guidelines (available at ).
• Check and ensure that the accurate company's data information has been collected including, but not limited to company's financials, directors' profiles, remuneration data, and auditor fees to be used in proxy analysis reports.
• Maintain an understanding of compensation, board issues, and shareholder rights.
• Answer internal/external client/issuer queries on research reports.
• Actively participate in various working committees and/or special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Accounting or other business-related area
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate governance, investment analysis, and/or financial research, or other business-related areas
• Fluency in Spanish in addition to fluency in English. Working proficiency in Portuguese also a plus
• Understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions and capital markets
• Familiarity with Latin America countries' regulators and stock exchanges
• Good analytical and research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Excel

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.

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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.

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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