Junior Analyst – Investment Advisory (Stewardship, Governance and Engagement)

Junior Analyst Investment Advisory (Stewardship, Governance and Engagement)

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives.

By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes :

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

Your role

We are looking for our next Junior Analyst Investment Advisory (Stewardship, Governance and Engagement) to join our team in our EMEA headquarter in Henley-on-Thames! In this role you'll work within the Investment Advisory team, who provides governance, stewardship and proxy voting advice to the Equities teams.

This team provides support to the fund managers on corporate engagement.

What we are looking for :

• Analyse shareholder meeting agendas and related research materials to provide Fund Managers with vote analysis and recommendations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of internal spreadsheets and voting records.
• Provide voting and engagement reports for the local equity teams
• Help support the data gathering process and analysis for corporate engagement as advised by senior members of the teams
• Respond to engagement and proxy voting-related queries from various areas of the business.
• Carrying out research and attending industry events relating to relevant corporate governance topics to support the team
• Build important working relationships across the Investment floor and become a trusted partner to the teams.
• Assist with ad hoc stewardship projects as necessary.

What you can bring :

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Strong interest or direct experience in corporate governance, stewardship and proxy voting.
• Integrity and collegiality and bringing a good energy to the team.
• Being honest, trustworthy and good-natured
• Intelligence, curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Receptivity to feedback
• Ability to work under tight timelines and flag any roadblocks
• Positive communication and relationship skills

Disability Confident Scheme

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application.

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value.

As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

Equal Opportunities :

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing :

We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about.

We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

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