Institutional Shareholder Services

Junior Data Analyst (Global Proxy Distribution)

18 November 2024
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£29000 - £54000 / year

Job Description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:

The GPD Operations Analyst is responsible for the generation and distribution of ballots, management of special meeting requirements and alerts, transmission of vote instructions to the local sub custodians or to the registries, and establishment and maintenance of strong working relations with our network of local custodian banks.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the processes by which information and data are added to or exported from production systems through electronic data feeds and other media.

• Maintain data to ensure quality of mission critical information using both proprietary applications and commonly used business software applications.

• Ensure comprehensive audit trails are in place for data that is received from or sent to production systems.

• Support development of training documentation and systems.

Processes vote instructions from clients of GPD banks through to the banks’ local market sub custodians in the agreed upon method and format (SWIFT, fax, email, online voting).

• Completes any additional paperwork needed to support a vote instruction such as proxy cards, power of attorney, etc.

• Performs tasks under the direct voting to the registries service such as completion of proxy cards and uploading of vote files to the registry’s portal.

• Assists the account managers in answering incoming client inquiries.

• Coordinates with the sub custodians regarding rejected vote instructions as advised by the local sub custodians, as well as, requirements to lodge vote instructions for meetings with special instructions.

• Maintains sub-custodians’ contact information, SWIFT addresses, instruction delivery preferences and formats.

• Accomplishes the daily workload through the internal proprietary application GPD Manager.

• Reviews regular automated reports which serve as review or audit of Ballot Generation and Vote Execution processes.

• Contributes ideas, efforts for efficiency and improvement of processes where appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

• Knowledge in investment analysis and/or financial research, or other business-related area

• Basic analytical ability and financial understanding of investment issues

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

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment

• Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Working On-site 5days/week is the current work set-up of all Operations new hires, but may be subject to change depending on business requirements.

• Must be amenable to work either morning/night shift (7AM – 4PM / 11PM – 8AM)

• THIS IS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF 3 – 4 MONTHS

• FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. 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. 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

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 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 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.