Let’s be #BrilliantTogether 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? #LI-NS1 #Research #Entrylevel What You Can Expect from Us At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success. Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire. 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 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.

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