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About the Role

ISS STOXX is seeking a motivated Associate to join the Corporate Governance Research team in Sydney, focusing on the Australian and New Zealand markets. This role involves analyzing companies in the S&P/ASX 300 Index, producing research reports and voting recommendations for institutional investors, and collaborating with global teams on governance trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, company, and corporate governance information to produce research reports and proxy voting recommendations aligned with ISS policy guidelines.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in executive compensation, board composition, shareholder rights, and the regulatory environment in Australia and New Zealand.
• Maintain market knowledge of regional corporate governance trends, investment issues, and shareholder considerations.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams, clients, and companies regarding research findings and governance policies.
• Engage with issuers and contribute insights to discussions on governance matters and policy topics.
• Partner with ISS analysts globally to support ad hoc research, thematic reports, and analysis on emerging issues.
• Work closely with ISS’ global data, product, and analytics teams to support data capture, verification, and research processes.
• Contribute to ISS working groups and cross-team initiatives, including special projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• Has at least 3-5 years of experience in corporate governance, financial services, executive compensation, legal, consulting or related fields.
• Strong analytical capabilities with solid financial literacy and a demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; intermediate Excel skills are an advantage.
• Must be eligible to work/have full working rights in the county.

Skills

• Corporate governance
• Financial services
• Executive compensation
• Legal
• Consulting
• Analytical capabilities
• Financial literacy
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Priority management
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excel skills

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate
• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s or Post-graduate Degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a similarly relevant field

About the Company

• ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market, established in 1985.
• They offer benchmark and custom indices globally, assisting clients with investment opportunities and portfolio risk management.
• 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.
• Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., founded in 1985, is a leading global provider of independent shareholder meeting research and recommendations.
• Over 1,600 clients utilize ISS Governance’s expertise for investment stewardship and voting responsibilities.
• ISS Governance covers over 50,000 meetings annually, leveraging its global footprint and technology infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.