Research Assistant (Temps)- Korean Speaker

Overview

ISS STOXX is seeking full-time Research Assistants for the upcoming Korean Annual General Meeting season in 2027. This position will be based in Tokyo and would run early February to end of March 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and perform corporate governance and financial analysis to issue proxy vote recommendations for shareholder meetings of publicly listed companies in Korea;
• Work independently and collaborate with the team to produce research reports under strict timeline;
• Handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment;
• Engage with company representatives, if needed.

Qualifications

• Economics, finance, business, law, or political science preferred but ALL disciplines are welcome;
• Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately;
• Goal-oriented, detail-oriented, analytical, self-driven and a true team player;
• Possesses a keen sense of judgment and organizational skills;
• High proficiency in Korean and English;
• Proficient in the use of web-based and Microsoft Office applications
• Amenable to shifting working hours during the 2 month’s contract (10 am- 5 pm, JST in February 2027 then transition to 12: 30 pm- 9:30 pm, JST by March 2027)

In addition to your resume/CV, please include a cover letter in your application answering the following questions:

• What got you interested in ISS Stoxx and the Research Analyst position?

• How do you think you can contribute to the team?

• What You Can Expect from Us

• Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

• Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

• About ISS STOXX

• ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

• ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.