Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
Join ISS STOXX ESG’s Global Sanctions Sector as a Research Analyst and be part of our mission to enhance ESG research and investment products. Based in London, you will conduct in-depth research on individuals, companies, and corporate activities in the context of national and multilateral sanctions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Comprehensive Research: Conduct thorough desktop research on individuals and companies designated under national and multilateral sanctions; Analyze corporate involvement of entities in countries covered by various U.S. state-level sanctions frameworks.
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Analytical Reporting: Draft detailed research reports on these individuals and entities' activities, varying in length and depth, both independently and in collaboration with the team.
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Product Enhancement: Participate in team processes aimed at strengthening our sanctions product offerings.
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Client Support: Help solve client questions or concerns regarding our sanctions products.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in political science, international relations, conflict studies, or a related field.
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At least 6 years of relevant experience related to national or international sanctions, international law or politics, due diligence or intelligence research
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Fluency in English
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Must have solid writing and research skills, including the ability to produce basic analysis.
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Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
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Broad interest in the business and financial world.
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Must have attention to details, ability to work towards deadlines, and good at managing tasks and prioritizing.
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Methodical and thorough approach to work.
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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 unite, 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.
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.
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What We Do
Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
