Corporate Governance Research Analyst

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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.

As part of the ISS STOXX Research team, you'll deepen your analytical expertise in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include evaluating corporate governance and financial data, and producing proxy research reports for shareholder meetings of publicly listed companies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regions , based on the ISS STOXX 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 (28 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)
• Fluent in English - This role involves producing detailed reports in English, requiring strong writing and communication skills.
• Relevant Masters' degree, e.g. law, economics, finance, business or political science
• Some prior work experience within Capital markets, ideally within MENA or SSA markets
• Good understanding of capital markets and corporate governance topics
• 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.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract from 12th Jan th July 2026. This role is hybrid and the successful candidate is expected to be in our Paris office 3 days per week.

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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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.

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