POSITION OVERVIEW:
Interns will support the Brussels Global Proxy Distribution team during the peak proxy voting season. Out of the 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.
Location: Brussels, Belgium