Research Analyst (Portuguese Speaking)

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ISS STOXX is hiring! We are seeking a Corporate Governance Research Analyst to join our Latin America Benchmark Research team with a special focus on the Brazilian market. TheCorporate Governance Research Analystperforms governance research and completes proxy analyses for shareholder meetings of publicly-traded companies. The position requires fluency in Portuguese as well as English. Fluency in Spanish is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand companys filings with the Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) as well as other documents disclosed by publicly-traded companies (e.g. corporate governance reports) to distill corporate governance financial and industry information to draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS STOXXs publicly-disclosed policy guidelines.

• Check and ensure that accurate companys data has been collectedincluding but not limited to companys financials directors profiles and remuneration data to be used in proxy analysis reports.

• Write timely and accurate reports via quantitative and qualitative analysis in accordance with company procedures and policy guidelines effectively communicating highly technical information to clients.

• Write thought leadership papers based on ISS STOXX data as well as market developments related to regulatory changes and corporate governance trends.

• Contribute with the development of policy guidelines for the Latin American markets.

• Collaborate on the training of contingent employees including the development of comprehensive training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher plus relevant work experience preferred in governance finance accounting law or other corporate fields.

• Fluency in Portuguese is required in addition to fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish is a desirable bonus.

• Familiarity with Latin American countries regulators and stock exchanges with a special focus on the Brazilian market.

• Strong analytical abilities and some knowledge of corporate governance issues.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

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

• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties.

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak weeks of the Latin America proxy season (March & April).

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule with minimum of three days per week in the office.

• Peak Season: March to mid-April with overtime including evenings or weekends.

Location

• Washington DC: A modern open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

Compensation

• The Washington DC expected base pay range is $65000- $75000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and level of role is eligible for additional performance-based incentives.

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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 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 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 1600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governances actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50000 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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• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9% including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

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