Tuesday 19 November 2013

Client Support and Meeting Representative Internship MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools.
The company’s flagship product offerings are: the MSCI indices with approximately USD 7.5 trillion estimated to be benchmarked to them on a worldwide basis (1); Barra multi-asset class factor models, portfolio risk and performance analytics; RiskMetrics multi-asset class market and credit risk analytics; IPD real estate information, indices and analytics; MSCI ESG (environmental, social and governance) Research screening, analysis and ratings; ISS corporate governance research, data and outsourced proxy voting and reporting services; and FEA valuation models and risk management software for the energy and commodities markets. MSCI is headquartered in New York, with research and commercial offices around the world.
(1) As of March 31, 2013, as reported on July 31, 2013 by eVestment, Lipper and Bloomberg.
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 partner.
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 English to hrbrussels@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.

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