CAREERS
Corporate Governance Research Analyst
AGM & Proxy Analysis (m/f/d)
About the role.
This role is for someone who already knows how proxy research works and can contribute substantively from day one.
Nomion Advisors is an independent governance and shareholder advisory firm based in Frankfurt am Main. We support boards, executive leadership and investor relations teams of publicly listed companies on corporate governance, shareholder dynamics, AGM preparation and investor engagement.
We are looking for a Corporate Governance Research Analyst to support our client work during proxy season, with a focus on AGM agenda analysis and proxy research for companies in Germany / the DACH region / Europe.
At a glance
HOURS
Part-time · 15–20 hours per week
CONTRACT
Fixed-term (6 months), possibility of extension
LOCATION
Frankfurt am Main / Hybrid
START
By arrangement
What you will work on
You will work directly with Nomion’s Founder & CEO on client mandates, preparing governance and AGM analyses for listed companies. This includes:
REVIEW & RESEARCH
reviewing AGM and EGM materials, including meeting notices, annual reports, remuneration reports, articles of association and other company disclosures.
researching investor voting behaviour, governance policies and market practice.
ANALYSE & ASSESS
analysing agenda items from the perspective of institutional investors and proxy advisors.
assessing board elections, remuneration matters, capital authorisations, amendments to articles and other governance proposals.
applying and comparing proxy advisor and institutional investor voting policies.
identifying governance concerns and voting risks.
DRAFT & CONTRIBUTE
preparing clear, well-structured first drafts of AGM agenda assessments.
contributing to client presentations, governance assessments and engagement preparation.
What you bring
EXPERIENCE
- \ideally two completed proxy seasons in corporate governance or proxy research;
- \experience with a proxy advisor such as ISS, Glass Lewis or IVOX, or in a directly comparable research role;
- \a strong understanding of AGM agenda analysis and the application of voting policies;
- \the ability to read complex corporate documentation and pinpoint the issues that matter to institutional investors;
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
- \excellent analytical and writing skills, including the confidence to produce client-ready first drafts in English;
- \very good German and fluent English;
- \a high level of accuracy, reliability and discretion;
- \analytical working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
How we work
Nomion is a young, specialised advisory firm. We work analytically, independently and without standardised solutions.
The position is a part-time role of 15–20 hours per week, fixed-term for six months and typically covering the proxy season, with the possibility of extension.
We work on a hybrid basis, combining home working with in-person collaboration at our coworking space in Frankfurt.
Given the nature of our work, all client information is handled in strict confidence. Parallel work for a proxy advisor is not compatible with this role.
What we offer
Real mandates
Direct involvement in real client mandates
Market exposure
Exposure to listed companies, institutional investors and proxy advisors
Responsibility
Close collaboration with senior management and a high degree of responsibility from the outset
Flexibility
Flexible working arrangements
Expertise
The opportunity to deepen your expertise in corporate governance and shareholder advisory in a specialised environment
Interested?
Please send your CV and a short note on your proxy research experience, including the proxy seasons and markets you have covered, to:
Contact: Julia Heitzenberger — COO
Nomion Advisors GmbH · Frankfurt am Main
Are you an experienced freelance governance analyst?
We’d be glad to hear from you as well – please include your availability during proxy season and your day rate.