Corporate Governance Research Analyst – MENA & SSA Markets – Arabic speaking

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ISS STOXX is hiring! We are seeking a talented and motivated analytical Research Analyst to join our Corporate Governance Research team. The position will be based in Brussels.

Bring your experience and expand your knowledge

As part of the ISS Benchmark Research team, you will be able to further hone your expertise in a dynamic work environment. In collaboration with other members of the team or within the organization, you will be in charge of analyzing corporate governance data, financial and extra-financial information, and providing proxy reports on the general meetings of publicly traded companies in the MENA ("Middle East and North Africa") and SSA ("Sub-Saharan Africa") markets, based on the ISS voting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing corporate governance data, financial and extra-financial information to provide detailed reports on listed companies.

• Providing vote recommendations for items proposed to the vote during shareholders' general meetings.

• Contributing to the regular publication of research papers and to the development of ISS corporate governance policies.

• Developing an expertise on the different MENA and SSA markets (27 in total) in corporate governance, investment, and shareholders' issues.

• Engaging with stakeholders and answering internal/external questions related to proxy reports.

Desired qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic (reading and writing) and English.

• Relevant Masters' degree, e.g. law, economics, finance, business or political science

• Good understanding of finance/capital markets and corporate governance topics, with previous experience in corporate governance/investment analysis/research ideally focused on one of the MENA and SSA markets.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• High level research and analytical skills.

• Organized and structured mind, with excellent time management skills, and ability to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines particularly during the proxy season (from February to May).

• Ability to work independently, take initiatives, and collaborate within a team.

• Appetence for taking part in debates on corporate governance and the implementation of the voting policy among team members; ability to support personal ideas all the while accepting criticism and contradiction.

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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. 

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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