Internship: Corporate Governance Executive Compensation Analyst

Job Description

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. Our clients have long turned to ISS 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 to appoint the directors and auditors and to satisfy themselves that an appropriate governance structure is in place.
• 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, we can act as a proxy for our clients and vote based on their guidelines.

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 is seeking a pool of talented and self- motivated research interns for the winter/spring of 2023. Our interns will be assigned to a dynamic regional market and guided by our top experienced analysts. The internship will take place during “proxy voting season.” Our goal is to support our clients in making informed voting decisions on that occasion.

As an Executive Compensation Analyst, you will become an integral part of the Data Operations team. The role entails helping deliver data and research on compensation systems of executives and management board members of listed companies in Europe.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting our analysts by closely inspecting publicly disclosed documents of listed companies
• Performing analyses about executive remuneration and pay practices for your assigned markets
• Complying with ISS methodology on pay for performance analysis and qualitative assessment of listed companies

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 health, financial and personal wellbeing. 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.

• Increase an understanding of relevant technical terminology within the world of corporate governance and responsible investment
• 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 internship will run for 3-5 months starting in January or February 2023. Interns are required to be based in the country of employment as of Day 1 of their internship with ISS.

What you will bring to ISS

• A relevant master’s degree in economics, business, finance or law, or in the process of obtaining such a degree
• An interest in corporate governance, executive compensation, capital markets, research and data collection
• A good eye for detail
• Good command of Excel
• The ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player.
• An organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines
• Fluent in English (written)
• A minimum of one of the following languages to a native standard:
  • French (a combination with Dutch would be an asset)
  • German
  • Italian
  • Swedish (other Nordic languages would also be considered)
  • Polish (a combination with another language would be an asset)

Interested in this great learning opportunity?

Apply online by sending your CV in English along with a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should explain why you are interested in corporate governance, in joining ISS and why you are suitable for the role. Applications without a cover letter won’t be taken into further consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.