Data Research Analyst (English & German/French/Dutch) – Corporate Governance

MSCI Inc.

Brussels, Belgium

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools, we offer a range of products and services - including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools - from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, CFRA, FEA, ESG and ISS.

ISS Governance Services is a leader in proxy voting and corporate governance matters. We deliver corporate governance solutions that enhance the interaction between shareholders and companies, in order to help shareholders manage risk and drive value.

For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review different country publications, financial web-sites to obtain proxy information on publicly traded companies in different markets;
• Update database with proxy information and update database with company, security and meeting related information;
• Develop market expertise in corporate governance, investment, and shareholder issues gathered through fundamental research and engagement with company executives, and government/regulatory/listing authorities;
• Contact companies to obtain proxy materials and other meeting related information;
• Code each resolution on a company’s annual general meeting agenda into a standardized format as requested;
• Gather data based on information in the company’s public documents;
• Analyze corporate governance practices of listed companies;
• Contribute to the research department through profiling of listed companies;
• Participate and conduct research to help policy formulation and update efforts;
• Update market guidelines and intelligence reports;
• Collaborate with other Data analysts on working committees and/or projects.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Fluent in English and either German, French or Dutch with a good working knowledge of at least one of the other languages;
• Work independently and take initiatives but also a team player, able to cooperate with the other team members;
• Good eye for detail;
• Organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines;
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent through experience;
• Preferably 1 to 3 years of experience in corporate governance/investment analysis/research;
• Basic understanding of finance and capital markets.

Applicants' Note

If you are interested in the role please send your CV in English to Kata Oroszi: kata.oroszi@msci.com.

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.