Corporate Governance Research Trainee - Italian Market (Fixed-Term Contract)

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example. Our clients have long turned to ISS STOXX to apply their corporate governance views, identify environmental, social, and governance risks, and manage their global proxy voting needs.

Need a refresher on what Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting are?

• Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies. The shareholders' role in governance is developing continuously with investors increasingly acting as responsible stewards and taking into account a wide range of ESG topics. This may include consideration such as the appointment of directors, approving executive remuneration schemes, M&A, and considerations of companies' climate transition plans.
• Shareholders are invited by public companies they have shares in to vote on a wide range of topics during annual general meetings. They can delegate their voting power to a representative, who will then be considered a proxy. Here at ISS STOXX, we provide the research, insight and recommendations for our clients to make informed voting decisions.

Enter the world of corporate governance and responsible investment and jumpstart your career by gaining exposure to the fundamental affairs of businesses and economies on a global scale.

What you will do

ISS STOXX seeks a pool of talented and self-motivated research trainees for February 2025. Our trainees will be assigned to a dynamic market (Italy) and guided by our experienced analysts.

As a Corporate Governance Research Trainee, 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 traineeship 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.

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.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Analyze corporate governance data, financial and extra-financial information to provide detailed reports on listed companies during the Italian proxy season.
• Provide vote recommendations for items proposed to the vote during shareholder general meetings.
• Support on pre- and post-season research activities.

What you will bring to ISS STOXX:

• Fluent in English (both spoken and written) and Italian.
• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Law, or Political Sciences or in the process of obtaining such a degree.
• A prior experience in a relevant area will be considered as an advantage.
• 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.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office apps).

Ability to support personal ideas all the while accepting criticism and contradiction.

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.

What you will gain from this traineeship:

• Develop a deeper understanding and expertise on the Italian market in corporate governance, and shareholder rights.
• Receive in-depth training to fulfill your career aspirations.
• Expand your know-how and contribute significantly to client work.
• Make a difference and perform in a workplace of integrity and transparency.

This traineeship is remunerated 2118.48€ gross per month and will run for 3 months, from the 17th of February 2025 to the 16th of May 2025. Trainees are required to work from the ISS STOXX office based in Brussels 5 days a week and must be based in the country of employment from Day 1 of the traineeship. Please note that the starting and end date are not flexible.

Interested in this great learning opportunity?

Apply online by sending in English:

• your CV
• a cover letter

Please note that due to the great number of applications we receive, we can only respond to selected candidates.

To all recruitment agencies: ISS STOXX does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any ISS STOXX employee, location, or website. ISS STOXX is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

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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.

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

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

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