Research Analyst Spain/Southern Europe

THE JOB:

• Analyze corporate governance and financial information to write detailed research reports on publicly traded companies
• Issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings
• Engage with companies and institutional investors on shareholder meetings
• Answer internal/external queries on research reports
• Contribute articles to regular ISS publications
• Assist with policy formulation
• Participate in various projects and development opportunities
• Develop market expertise in corporate governance, investment and shareholder issues

THE CANDIDATE:

• Good understanding of finance/capital markets and corporate governance, preferably with prior experience in corporate governance/investment analysis/research with a focus on Benelux and European markets
• Relevant Masters’ degree, e.g., law, economics, finance, business, or political science
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required
• Portuguese is an asset
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Very strong analytical ability, with the ability to assimilate large quantities of information
• Excellent eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also working successfully in a team environment
• Organized and structured mind, with excellent time management skills: able to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines, particularly during the season of European general meetings.