Analyst - Proxy Voting

Overview

Support the end-to-end proxy voting process within Invesco's Investment Stewardship team, covering account setup, vote execution and reconciliation, reporting, and operational controls, based in Hyderabad.

What you'll do

• Support the end-to-end execution of proxy voting activities, including ballot monitoring, vote instruction preparation, voting execution, and post-vote oversight.
• Drive enhancements to the efficiency, scalability, and control environment through process improvement, automation, and systemization.
• Ensure accounts are accurately established, maintained, and closed across the firm, custodian banks and proxy agents, conducting regular audits, reconciliations, and exception management.
• Develop and maintain expertise in proxy voting platforms and workflows, supporting accurate processing of ballots, monitoring voting deadlines, and escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and ongoing enhancement of standard operating procedures, controls, and governance frameworks supporting proxy voting operations.
• Support annual SEC regulatory reporting, including Form N-PX, as well as regional regulatory, client, and management reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with internal business teams, Technology, custodians, proxy service providers, and other external stakeholders to ensure effective operation of proxy voting processes and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Monitor data quality through reconciliations, exception handling, and maintenance of accurate records and audit trails.
• Help ensure proxy voting activities are conducted in accordance with client mandates, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements, escalating discrepancies and risks as appropriate.
• Research and analyze corporate governance and proxy voting trends, policies, and emerging issues, providing insights to support Investment Stewardship projects, reporting, and stakeholder requests.
• Prepare and deliver proxy voting data, analytics, and reporting for internal stakeholders, clients, RFPs, due diligence requests, and Investment Stewardship initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and present ad hoc company and voting data, insights, and statistical information to support strategic projects, client engagement, and decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, controls, and service delivery.
• Utilize analytical tools (SQL, Excel, Python, and visualization tools) to enhance reporting capabilities, process efficiency, and automation opportunities.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in finance or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in the Capital Markets domain, preferably in the Asset Management industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Passing any level of CFA.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, Python, and data visualization software.
• Experience and/or understanding of proxy voting and corporate governance.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Full-time employee role.
• Workplace model: work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office.