Job Information
S&P Global Senior Analyst Corporate Governance in Tokyo, Japan
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10
Senior Analyst (Corporate Governance & M&A)
Background:
S&P Global Governance Solutions and M&A team is seeking a highly skilled corporate governance expert for a consultative, advisory, and client-facing role to join its dynamic team.
As a Senior Analyst in the Governance and M&A Solutions team, the candidate will be responsible for providing specialized services on corporate governance topics to clients across APAC regions to support companies on their shareholder meetings, corporate actions, and M&A transactions.
S&P Global’s Strategic Governance and M&A Solutions team assists corporate issuers, predominantly their top management, the boards, investor relations, and corporate secretary teams on public takeovers, general meetings as well as corporate governance-related topics. The candidate understands the impact of corporate governance and M&A factors on investment management and voting and becomes a governance specialist in his/her market(s).
The candidate will also be part of a global team of experts that assists global companies regularly on transactions as well as special situations in the corporate governance field to assess the potential reaction of their institutional shareholder base.
Responsibilities
The position of an Analyst is multifaceted and requires verbal communications, writing, and research skills, analytical abilities, and financial acumen. S&P Global provides hands-on training in an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and emphasizes client services. The candidate is experienced in project management and ideally possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, securities trading, and especially in AGM and EGM advisory processes. S/he is also confident of managing accounts with various proposal types.
The candidate understands the role of proxy advisers and how the trading and voting process through the securities clearing chain works. S/he will become an expert in understanding the governance sensitivities of investors and supports our team on shareholder communications campaigns relating to merger & acquisitions as well as contested shareholder meetings.
The candidate will work closely with other team members within S&P Global’s Investor Relations, Broker Research & Sustainability department in our global offices to lead projects and ensure high-quality services to clients.
The candidate will:
Oversee clients' corporate governance research and shareholder communication campaigns in relation to AGMs, EGMs, M&A and other corporate action type events.
Write bespoke research reports for clients which will require research and analysis of shareholder meeting agenda items and corporate governance topics.
Organize investor roadshows in relation to shareholder meetings and M&A topics.
Engage with institutional shareholders prior to AGMs and EGMs to solicit intentions on the meeting agenda or transactional sentiment.
Be responsible for covering several key global institutional investors to keep their investor profiles up to date.
Contact clients' institutions (including banks, brokers, custodians, clearing houses, research bodies, etc.) and retail shareholders during campaigns.
Develop an understanding of proxy voting mechanics and corporate governance standards across multiple regions.
Maintain several databases containing contact information and proprietary data.
Survey institutional shareholders to collect research data for an annual report that discusses trends in corporate governance and proxy voting.
Qualifications – “What you bring to S&P Global”
University degree is required, an advanced degree and/or CFA designation would be preferred
Advanced level in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Access, Citrix
At least 2-3 years of work experience in proxy solicitation, corporate governance and M&A
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong analytical and interpretation skills
Responsiveness to the needs of our global research team as well as to requests within a reasonable timeframe
Familiarity with FactSet, Bloomberg, Reuters, etc. would be preferred
Previous experience with Jira Core would be beneficial
Fluent Japanese and English language skills are required
Job Benefits – “What we offer”
cash incentive plan and equity award
Options to work from home
Flexible working hours to allow you spending time with your family
Opportunity to work with the best and most talented people in our industry
Strong client base and broad product line
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 289398
Posted On: 2024-06-07
Location: Tokyo, Japan