Research Assistant (Fixed-Term) - Korean Speaker

About the role

ISS STOXX is looking for a full-time Research Assistant for its Korean Annual General Meeting season in 2027. The position is based in Tokyo and runs from early February to the end of March 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Collect data and carry out 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 within strict deadlines
• Handle several tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Engage with company representatives when needed

Required profile

• Economics, finance, business, law or political science preferred, but all disciplines are welcome
• Quick learner who executes accurately, goal-oriented, detail-oriented, analytical, self-driven and a team player
• Keen sense of judgment and good organisational skills
• High proficiency in Korean and English
• Able to shift working hours during the two-month contract: 10:00-17:00 JST in February, then 12:30-21:30 JST by March

Applicants should submit a resume/CV and a cover letter answering why they want the position and how they can contribute to the team.