- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Workday
Description
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
ISS STOXX is seeking a Corporate Governance Research Specialist with a focus on the Polish market. This role is well suited to candidates with an interest in capital markets who enjoy analysing corporate structures, disclosures, and governance frameworks, and understanding how these are assessed by market participants.
What You’ll Do
As a member of the Corporate Governance Research team, you will:
Analyse corporate governance and financial disclosures of publicly listed Polish companies
Review company documents such as:
Shareholder meeting (AGM/EGM) materials
Articles of association / bylaws
Board and committee information
Apply well‑defined governance guidelines and policies to assess companies and produce clear, structured research reports
Produce high‑quality research reports and vote recommendations used by global institutional investors
Respond to internal and external questions by explaining governance topics clearly and objectively
Engage with companies and investor stakeholders on governance‑related questions
Contribute written insights and commentary to ISS Governance publications
Build deep expertise in corporate governance, capital markets, and shareholder issues in Poland, while working closely with international colleagues
Who We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
Have a genuine curiosity about how companies are governed, supervised, and held accountable.
Are comfortable reading, analysing, and summarising complex documents.
Can explain technical or regulatory topics clearly to non‑specialist audiences.
Enjoy research, analysis, and structured decision‑making.
Are detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently within clear guidelines.
What you Bring
A strong interest in capital markets, publicly listed companies, and market disclosure.
An understanding of corporate governance concepts (e.g. board structures, shareholder rights, oversight mechanisms), gained through education, professional experience, or market exposure.
Familiarity with Polish market practices, standards, or regulatory frameworks relevant to listed companies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Polish and English.
A law degree obtained in Poland is highly preferred
A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines—particularly during AGM season.
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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.
Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients’ evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements.
Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com
View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/
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