Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
What you will do
ISS STOXX seeks a talented and self-motivated research analyst for a fixed term from January 2026 - July 2026. Our analyst will be assigned to a dynamic regional market (Germanic – Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and guided by our experienced analysts.
As a Corporate Governance Research Analyst (m/w/d), you will become an integral part of the team with the crucial role of helping deliver data, research, and vote recommendations to our clients, that are institutional shareholders. The position will take place during “proxy voting season.” Our goal is to support our clients in making informed voting decisions on that occasion.
As part of the ISS STOXX team, you will, along with others, analyze governance structures and performance of publicly listed companies and provide investors with the appropriate vote recommendations. In addition, you will gather publicly available data from publicly listed companies and engage with them to obtain additional information.
Using the latest technology and analyst expertise on corporate governance, you and the team will prepare reports detailing the analyses and explaining why a particular vote recommendation was given.
What you will bring to ISS STOXX:
Fluent in English and German (both spoken and particularly written).
A Master’s degree or in the process of obtaining such a degree.
Prior experience in a relevant area (a must).
A strong analytical ability, numeracy, strong oral and written communication skills.
The ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player.
An organized and structured mind.
But above all else, we are most interested in the things that make you, you. The unique personal qualities, extracurricular activities and accomplishments that show who you are as a person and what value you could bring to the team.
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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.
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.
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.
Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com
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