Client Support and Meeting Representative 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 for interns who will support the Brussels Global Proxy Distribution team during the peak proxy voting season. Out of our ISS office in Brussels, the GPD team provides a single, turnkey solution to managing proxy distribution for custodian banks and an integrated proxy research, a voting solution for their institutional investor clients, as well as a meeting representation service to Belgian and Dutch companies’ general meetings.

• “ProxyPartner Belgium* – Client Support and Meeting Representative” (fluent in Dutch and/or French plus very good English level);
• “ProxyPartner Netherlands – Client Support” (fluent in Dutch plus very good English level).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular contact with issuing companies and their agents;
• Attendance at general meetings of Belgian companies;
• Client support;
• Administrative support.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree;
• Interest in corporate governance, experience acquired through previous internships or traineeships seen as an advantage;
• Very strong communication and writing skills;
• Quick learner; ability to assimilate new information with attention to detail;
• Organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines;
• Ability to work independently while being an enthusiastic team player;
• Client focus and skill to communicate effectively with clients and partners.

This internship is remunerated (€ 1000 monthly + lunch vouchers + bonus if appropriate) and will run for four to six months starting between January and March.
Applicants should email a cover letter along with a CV in Englishto adrienn.gyorkenyi@msci.com using the above references in accordance with the market they are applying for.
*Please note that applicants applying for the Belgian market should be in the possession of a valid driver’s license and own car in order to be able to represent our clients at general shareholder meetings of Belgian companies. Petrol expenses will be refunded for any meetings attended.
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.