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.
For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We offer a profound training in and exposure to the latest corporate governance developments in Europe. You will gain understanding of technical terminology in the corporate governance and investment management field.
Your main responsibility will be to assist the analysts in scrutinizing companies’ documents (agenda of the AGM, articles of association, annual report) with regard to their corporate governance performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather data based on information in the company’s public documents
- Engage with companies in order to procure additional information
- Working with the London based research team, prepare reports in English detailing the analyses and explaining why a certain vote recommendation was given
- Issue proxy vote recommendations according to client specific guidelines for share meetings of global companies in the client’s portfolio
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- An interest in corporate governance, capital markets, research
- A relevant bachelor degree
- A good eye for detail
- Fluent English writing skills
- 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
This internship is remunerated (€ 1000 monthly + lunch vouchers + bonus if appropriate), and will run for six months starting in February 2012. Applicants should email a cover letter and CV in English to 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.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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