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Position Overview
ISS Governance is immediately seeking a Research Analyst for the Eastern European market. You will analyze corporate governance and financial information and write research reports on publicly traded companies in Poland as well as other Central and Eastern European countries, based on ISS Governance's voting guidelines.
The position will be based in Stockholm.
Main Responsibilities:
- 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 Governance publications
- Assist with policy formulation
- Participate in various projects and development opportunities
- Develop market expertise in corporate governance, investment and shareholder issues
Qualifications:
- Good understanding of finance/capital markets and corporate governance, preferably with 2 to 5 years of experience in corporate governance/investment analysis/research with a focus on the Polish and other Central and Eastern European markets
- Relevant Masters' degree, e.g. law, economics, finance, business or political science
- Fluency in English and other Eastern European language is required
- 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 Polish general meetings.
Please apply online by sending a cover letter along with a CV in English.
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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.
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