Corporate Governance Research and Client Support Internship

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

MSCI is a leading provider of research-based, mission critical investment decision support tools for investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. We offer a range of products and services — indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools — from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, IPD and ISS.
For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking to hire a number of interns to join the ISS organization. We offer a profound training in and exposure to the latest corporate governance developments in Europe. You will work in a truly international environment.
As an intern, your job will be to help our team in assessing the corporate governance practices of European listed companies by screening their public documents (general meeting's agenda, annual report, etc…), analyzing key governance indicators and meeting representation service to Belgian and Dutch companies’ general meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysis and coding of resolutions proposed at the general meetings of publicly traded companies into a standardized format;
• Gathering information from the companies' public documents;
• Updating internal database with the collected information;
• Analysis of the companies' boards of directors and shareholding structures;
• Contacting companies to obtain proxy materials and other meeting related information;
• Monitoring vote results as published by the companies;
• Contribute to the research department through profiling of listed companies;
• Attendance at general meetings of Belgian companies;
• Client support.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have fluent English writing skills and a fluent command of:
  • Danish and/or, Swedish and/or Norwegian;
  • Dutch;
  • French;
• Interested in corporate governance as well as capital markets, data collection and research;
• A relevant bachelor degree (law, economics, finance, business, or political science), or in the process of obtaining such a degree;
• A very good eye for detail;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also being a team player;
• An organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines;
• Client focus and skill to communicate effectively with clients and partners;
• Valid driver’s license is an advantage.

This internship is remunerated (€ 1000 monthly + lunch vouchers + bonus if appropriate), and will run for four to six months starting in February 2013. Applicants should email a cover letter along with a CV in English to: kata.oroszi@msci.com.
Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.
To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.