Custom Research Manager Job in Institutional Shareholder Services Inc

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Overview

Join our team in Mumbai as a Custom Research Manager and make a significant impact on corporate governance for institutional investors. We partner with clients to optimize their governance programs through expert research and personalized deliverables. Issue vote document recommendations to clients pursuant to respective voting policies while utilizing expertise on corporate governance issues and gathering data based on information in the company s public disclosure. Perform research on a variety of proposals to be voted on at annual shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies from a client-specific perspective. Develop and update client proxy voting guidelines.

Consult with International/US research analysts on any topical or controversial issues. Analyze historical client trends to suggest options on policy positions. Contribute to seasonal reviews and client-focused research reports. Research issues of interests to the clients and provide additional information related to the company s corporate governance practices. Develop a working relationship with International/US research and data analysts and client relationship managers internal stakeholders. These relationships enable the custom analyst to work effectively with last minute issues and changes in research vote recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of analysts effectively.

• Strategize resource utilization and support employee development.

• Conduct research, write reports, and provide proxy vote recommendations to institutional investor clients.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and enhance methodologies.

• Undertake additional research-related tasks as assigned.

• Strong analytical and research skills, and comfort with ambiguity.

• Experience providing innovative solutions to existing processes and problems.

• Excellent writing and research abilities; proofreading skills and attention to detail; and well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at various staff and management levels across staff and function lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or other business-related area.

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in research, experience in corporate governance research strongly desired.

• Understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions and capital markets.

If you are eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in corporate governance and seek a rewarding career with a global leader, apply now!

We offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Most offices have returned to working in-office .

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS. 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

ISS 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.

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